Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Flashcards
1
Q
IPF common presentation
A
Males
Aged 60-70 years
2
Q
IPF symptoms
A
SOB
Dry cough
Clubbing
Bibasal Crackles
3
Q
IPF Lung Function Tests
A
Restrictive Pattern
Reduced Gas Transfer
Reduced DLCO
4
Q
IPF - Very low DLCO
A
Indicates pulmonary HTN.
Cor pulmonale is a complication of IPF.
5
Q
IPF Imaging
A
CXR
CT (diagnostic)
6
Q
IPF CXR findings
A
Early = bilateral basal infiltrates, peripheral ground glass shadowing
Late = Honeycombing
7
Q
IPF CT findings
A
Honeycombing
8
Q
IPF ABG
A
Will show respiratory alkalosis due to SOB.
9
Q
IPF management
A
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Lung transplant if appropriate
10
Q
IPF medications
A
Perfinidone
Nintedanib
(Omeprazole for co-current GORD)
