General resp Flashcards
Mucopurulent sputum (green or rusty coloured) is a sign of?
bronchiectasis
cough + erythema nodosum?
TB
pleuritic cx pain + bronchial breathing?
pneumonia
which lung cancer can produce PTHrp?
squamous cell
cough worse on lying + night time. squeaks and pops on inspiration? crackles on auscultation
bronchiectasis
Fibronodular opacities on the upper lobes, classic sign of ?
TB
which lung cancer can make endocrine hormones i.e acth?
small cell
lung cancer that arises in central lung?
effects of this?
squamous cell + small cell
may compress bronchi - breathign issues, auscultation abnormalities
Biopsy revealing caseating granulomas?
TB
Tram track sign - cxr
Signet ring sign/ string of beads sign - ct
what condition?
bronchiectasis
Lung cancer that;
Arises in peripheral lung
Most common type to have pleural involvement
adenocarcinoma
excessive whiteness in the lung tissue.
Severe: honeycomb appearance
asbestosis - advanced
which pathogen causing pneumonia causes hypernatraemia?
legionnella
a productive cough productive of rusty colourred sputum is indicative of?
lobar pneumonia
if wcc crp raised
MX OF obstructive SLEEP APNOEA?
More than 30 episodes per hour;
- CPAP
More than 5 episodes;
- Oral appliance therapy
Adjuncts;
Airway defect; airway surgery
hypersomnolence; modafinil
weight loss/bariatric surgery
