Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the aetiology of HP
A
- bird fanciers lung
- inhalation of antigens
2
Q
Describe the pathology of HP
A
- Ig/Ag deposits in the lungs
- granuloma
- fibrosis
3
Q
Describe the symptoms of HP
A
- fever
- malaise
- dry cough
- dyspnoea
- crackles
4
Q
Describe the signs of HP
A
- chronic weight loss
- cor pulmonale
- type 1 respiratory failure
- increased RR
5
Q
Describe the tests for HP
A
- bloods
- CXR
- LFTs
- sputum
6
Q
Describe the treatment for HP
A
- remove allergen
- give O2
- prednisolone
- long term steroids
- corticosteroids
