Interstitial Lung Disease Flashcards

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Describe the main symptoms that are typical of interstitial lung diseases

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dyspnea on exertion and cough with abnormal radiographic findings

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What is the interstitium

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connective tissue in the lungs between the alveolar air sacs & the capillaries supplying them
- basement membrane, connective fibrous tissue

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Describe the etiology and pathophys of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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Describe the clinical presentation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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Describe the diagnostic testing for IPF

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Describe the treatment for IPF

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Describe the etiology of systemic sarcoidosis

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Describe the clinical presentation of systemic/acute sarcoidosis

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Describe the diagnostic testing for systemic sarcoidosis

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Describe the prognosis & treatment for systemic sarcoidosis

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Describe the etiology of asbestos pneumoconiosis

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Describe the clinical presentation of asbestos pneumoconiosis

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Describe the diagnostic testing for asbestos pneumoconiosis

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Describe the etiology of coal workers pneumoconiosis

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Describe the clinical presentation of coal workers pneumoconiosis

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Describe the diagnostic testing for coal workers pneumoconiosis

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Describe the treatment for coal workers pneumoconiosis

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Describe the etiology of silicosis

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Describe the clinical presentation of silicosis

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Describe the diagnostic testing for silicosis

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Describe the treatment for silicosis

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Describe the etiology of drug induced lung disease

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Describe the clinical presentation of drug induced lung disease

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Describe the diagnostic testing for drug induced lung dz

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Describe the treatment for drug induced lung dz
stop the med
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Describe the etiology & presentation of radiation lung toxicity
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What is the treatment for radiation lung toxicity
corticosteroids
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What is on the differential for abnormal breath sounds in the upper lobes
sarcoidosis & silicosis
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What is on the differential for abnormal breath sounds in the lower lobes
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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What is on the differential for adventitious sounds
- sarcoidosis (wheezing) - Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (velcro rales) - asbestos (rales)
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What is on the differential for abnormal CXR findings in the upper lobes
sarcoidosis & silicosis
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What is on the differential for abnormal CXR findings in the lower lobes
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis & asbestosis
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What is the most common and most serious ILD
insidious pulmonary fibrosis
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What is one characteristic physical exam finding of IPF
velcro rales
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What is the primary diagnostic tool for IPF
CT (biopsy is gold standard but it is invasive)
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What is the only intervention with proven benefit for IPF
lung transplant
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2 skin findings for sarcoidosis
erythema nodosum, lupus pernio
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CXR and lung sound findings in sarcoidosis are found in which lobes
Upper
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What treatment should an asymptomatic pt with bilateral hilar adenopathy be given
none! asymptomatic (corticosteroids if symptomatic)
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which lung dz is assoc with increased TB infection risk
silicosis
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What professions are associated with asbestos exposure
- pipe fitter - construction - custodians
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What professions are at risk for silica exposure
mines, quarries
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what are some drugs that can cause lung tox
amiodarone, bleomycin, nitrofurantoin, mtx