INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE Flashcards
types of interstitial lung diseases?
involving?
non infectious
non malignant
lung parenchyma, alveoli, alveolar epithelium, spaces between, perivascular/lymphatic tissues
types of phases?
acute and chronic phase
interstitial lung disease can be divided how?
inflammation and fibrosis, granulomatous reaction
what commonly causes inflammation and fibrosis?
asbestos fumes drugs radiation aspiration ARDs
granulomatous causes of ILD?
hypersensitivity pneumonia
sarcoidosis
langerhans cells
granulomatous vasculitides
labs done for this?
antibodies for autoimmune diseases like SLE, RA, vasculitis
ace levels elevated in sarcoidosis
increased LDH is non specific
CXR reveals?
bibasilar reticular
nodular or mixed alveolar filling
mediastinal widening
honeycombing
high resolution CT can be used, T/F?
true
tx?
oxygen
steroids
cyclophosphamide and azathiaprine
many causes not treatable