Interstitial Lung Disease Flashcards
Describe the main symptoms that are typical of interstitial lung diseases
dyspnea on exertion and cough with abnormal radiographic findings
What is the interstitium
connective tissue in the lungs between the alveolar air sacs & the capillaries supplying them
- basement membrane, connective fibrous tissue
Describe the etiology and pathophys of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Describe the clinical presentation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Describe the diagnostic testing for IPF
Describe the treatment for IPF
Describe the etiology of systemic sarcoidosis
Describe the clinical presentation of systemic/acute sarcoidosis
Describe the diagnostic testing for systemic sarcoidosis
Describe the prognosis & treatment for systemic sarcoidosis
Describe the etiology of asbestos pneumoconiosis
Describe the clinical presentation of asbestos pneumoconiosis
Describe the diagnostic testing for asbestos pneumoconiosis
Describe the etiology of coal workers pneumoconiosis
Describe the clinical presentation of coal workers pneumoconiosis
Describe the diagnostic testing for coal workers pneumoconiosis
Describe the treatment for coal workers pneumoconiosis