Ix and Mx of EAA

Question 1

What are the results of blood tests in EAA?

Answer 1

1. Raised ESR
2. Raised neutrophils
3. IgG antibodies

Question 2

What are the results of CXR in EAA?

Answer 2

1. Upper lobe fibrosis

2. Chronic non caseating granulomas

Question 3

What is shown in a CT in EAA?

Answer 3

1. Ground glass changes

2. Honeycombing

Question 4

Results of Spirometry in EAA?

Answer 4

1. Restrictive

2. Reduced TLCO

Question 5

Mx of EAA

Answer 5

1. Avoid exposure to antigen

2. Long term steroids