Interstitial lung disease Flashcards
characterization of ILD
cellular infiltration
scarring
architectural disruption of parenchyma
ILD can compromise what locations of the lung?
alveolar wall
septum interstitium
lumina and walls of small airways
clinical presentation of ILD
acute, subacute or chronic progressive dyspnea on exertion dry cough restrictive PFTs CXR / CT - interstitial infiltrates with ground glass opacities
physical exam for ILD
clubbing erythema / nodosum / arthritis / rash tachypnea dry crackles / squeaks increased right heart pressures
what may be the earliest change in PFTs in the context of ILD?
decreased DLCO
what is the radiographic distribution of ILD?
upper / lower
central / peripheral
what is the granulomatous ILD?
sarcoidosis
which idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis (IIP) has the worst prognosis?
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
what are the radiographic characteristics of IPF?
- lower lobes and peripheral distribution of reticular infiltrates
- fibrotic changes
what is the clinical use for nintedanib?
IPF
what are two medications for IPF?
nintedanib
pirfenidone
what is the clinical use for pirfenidone?
IPF
what is the radiographic presentation of nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP)?
ground glass opacity symmetrically in the lower lung zones, with or without reticular infiltrates
DIP
desquamative interstitial pneumonitis
RB-ILD
respiratory bronchiolitis associated ILD