interstitial lung diseases

Question 1

define interstitial lung diseases

Answer 1

Umbrella term for lung pathology that causes scarring (fibrosis) to the lungs.

Question 2

6 causes of interstitial lung diseases

Answer 2

1. granulomatous
2. inhalational
3. idiopathic pneumonias
4. connective tissue
5. drug induced
6. other

Question 3

what is a granulomatous interstitial lung disease

Answer 3

sarcoidosis

Question 4

what are 2 inhalational interstitial lung diseases

Answer 4

1. hypersensitivity pneumonias
2. pneumoconiosis

Question 5

what are 2 idiopathic pneumonias intersitial lung diseases

Answer 5

1. pulmonary fibrosis
2. non pulmonary fibrosis

Question 6

what are 2 connctive tisse related interstitial lung diseases

Answer 6

1. scleroderma
2. reactive arthritis

Question 7

what are 2 drugs that induce interstitial lung disease

Answer 7

1. biomycin
2. amiodarine

Question 8

what are 2 other types of interstitial lung diseases

Answer 8

1. goodpastures
2. vasculitis