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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Flashcards

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Another name for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Cryptogenic Fibrosing Alveolitis

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What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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This is pulmonary fibrosis that has no obvious underlying cause

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What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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This is scarring of the lung tissue. There is scarring and accumulation of fibrous connective tissue which causing a decline in lung function

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Describe the pathophysiology of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Cause is unknown

There is inflammatory cell infiltrate and lung tissue fibrosis

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Risk factors for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Smoking
Exposure to dust
Farming
Viral Infections

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Symptoms of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Exceptional Dyspnoea
Malaise
Weight Loss
Arthralgia

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Signs of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Clubbing
Cyanosis
Fine End Inspiratory Crackles

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Investigations in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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FBC - Increased CRP and increased Immunoglobulins
CXR - Decreased Lung Volume, Honeycombing, Bilateral Lower Zone Reticulo-Nodular Shadows
Spirometry - Restrictive

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Complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Respiratory Failure

Increases risk of Cancer

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BUZZWORD?

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Ground Glass Appearance

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Treatment?

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Supportive - Oxygen Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis Mnemoic?

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BREASTI

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Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis Mnemonic + Answers

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BREASTI 
Bleomycin
Radiation
Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
Asbestosis
Sarcoidosis
TB
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B?

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Bleomycin

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R?

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Radiation?

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E?

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Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis

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A?

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Asbestosis

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S?

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Sarcoidosis

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T?

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Tuberculosis

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Describe a lung function test for Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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FEV1 is reduced
FVC is reduced
FEV1/FVC is normal or high

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When does this most commonly present?

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50-60s

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