INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE Flashcards

1
Q

types of interstitial lung diseases?

involving?

A

non infectious
non malignant

lung parenchyma, alveoli, alveolar epithelium, spaces between, perivascular/lymphatic tissues

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2
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types of phases?

A

acute and chronic phase

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3
Q

interstitial lung disease can be divided how?

A

inflammation and fibrosis, granulomatous reaction

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4
Q

what commonly causes inflammation and fibrosis?

A
asbestos
fumes
drugs
radiation
aspiration
ARDs
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5
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granulomatous causes of ILD?

A

hypersensitivity pneumonia
sarcoidosis
langerhans cells
granulomatous vasculitides

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6
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labs done for this?

A

antibodies for autoimmune diseases like SLE, RA, vasculitis

ace levels elevated in sarcoidosis

increased LDH is non specific

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7
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CXR reveals?

A

bibasilar reticular
nodular or mixed alveolar filling
mediastinal widening
honeycombing

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8
Q

high resolution CT can be used, T/F?

A

true

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9
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tx?

A

oxygen
steroids
cyclophosphamide and azathiaprine
many causes not treatable

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