Extraparenchymal restrictive lung disease Flashcards
1
Q
Ankylosing spondylitis- Sx
A
- Chest expansion limitation due to costovertebral joint involvement
- Back pain, stiffness that improves with activity
- Spinal fusion
- Arthritis in hips, shoulder, knee
2
Q
Ankylosing spondylitis- Dx
A
- Bamboo spine
- Elevated ESR, HLA- B27
3
Q
Ankylosing spondylitis- Tx
A
- NSAIDS
- TNF inhibitors
4
Q
Pectus Excavatum- Sx
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- Anterior chest wall depression
- Exertional dyspnea
5
Q
Pectus Excavatum- Dx
A
Clinical
6
Q
Pectus Excavatum- Tx
A
Surgical repair
7
Q
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- Sx
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- Mixed upper & lower motor neuron deficit in limbs
- Pulmonary infections, difficulty breathing, chewing, swallowing
8
Q
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- Dx
A
- Electromyography
9
Q
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- Tx
A
Riluzole
Anticholinergics, behavioral modification-
10
Q
Guillain-Barre syndrome- Sx
A
- Pulmonary dysfunction due to autonomic disturbances
- Weakness
11
Q
Guillain-Barre syndrome- Dx
A
High protein in CSF
Pathology: Demylination
12
Q
Guillain-Barre syndrome- Tx
A
IV immunoglobilin, heparin, prednisone, respiratory PT
