fibrosis Flashcards
1
Q
IPF - features
A
SOB on exertion
dry cough
clubbing
bibasal fine end-insp crackles
2
Q
IPF - diagnosis
A
hi-res CT - honeycomb (gold standard)
spirometry - restrictive
TLCO reduced - impaired gas exchange
CXR - bilateral interstitial shadowing (small, irreg peripheral opacities - ground-glass → honeycomb)
3
Q
causes of fibrosis
A
idiopathic (IPF)
methotrexate
CTDs
asbestos
4
Q
fibrosis - management
A
pulmonary rehab
± supplementary O2
± lung transplant
