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L10: Airway Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What is the basic lung function test to asses airways

A

Spirometry

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2
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In obstructive airway diseases how does the spirometry trace present

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Low FEV1/FVC ratio

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3
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In a restrictive lung condition what does the spirometry show

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Normal or high FEV1/FVC but lower FVC lower

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4
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What is FEV1/FVC

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The rate of expiration

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5
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Name examples of obstructive airway diseases

A

Asthma
COPD
Bronchiestasis

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6
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Name restrictive lung disease

A

Pulmonary fibrosis

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7
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In airflow obstruction what does the flow volume loop look like

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Collapse of flow volume loop

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8
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What does the flow volume loop in restriction look like

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Similar shape but smaller volume

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9
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What is asthma

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Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that leads to airflow obstruction

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10
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What is the diagnostic criteria for asthma in spirometry

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FEV1 will improve by 12% and 200ml after giving a bronchodilator

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11
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What is the diagnostic criteria for asthma for peak expiratory flow rate

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Diurnal variability is less than 20%

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12
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Wha is asthma commonly associated with

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Allergies

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13
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Describe the mechanism of asthma

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1) allergens interact with dendritic cells
2) th2 responce is triggered
3) th2 causes the release of IgE from B cells, leukotriene from eosinophil and mast cells

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14
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What happens to the lumen of the airways in asthma

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Becomes narrow

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15
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What happens to the smooth muscle in asthma

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Contract

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16
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What are the symptoms of asthma

A

Coughing
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath

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17
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Does wheezing occur during inspiration or expiration

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Expiration

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18
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What happens during an asthma attack

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More contraction of smooth muscle
Swelling of epithelium
Increase in mucus production

19
Q

What is good asthma control

A 
No daytime symptoms 
No night time awakening
No need for reliever
No exacerbation 
No limitation of physical activity
Normal lung function (FEV1) above 80%
20
Q

What are the asthma triggers as allergens

A 
Moulds 
Dust mites
Animal dander
Pollens 
Food
21
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What are the other asthma triggers apart from allergens

A 
Irritants 
Viral infections 
Changes in weather
Exercise
Endocrine factors such as mentrual period or pregnancy
22
Q

What are irritants

A

Second hand smoke
Aerosols
Ozone
Particulate matter

23
Q

What can cause occupation asthma

A

Paint
Soldering
Cleaners
Bakers

24
Q

How do we manage asthma

A

Identify the trigger
Medication
Peak flow monitoring
Emergency plan

25
Q

What are the inhaled asthma medications

A

Beta agonist

Steroids

26
Q

What do beta2 agonist do

A

Target beta2 receptors on smooth muscle for bronchodilation

27
Q

Name beta 2 agonist drugs

A

Salbutamol

Salmeterol

28
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What is the role of steroids

A

Target inflammation

29
Q

What does the stepwise approach to asthma medication involve

A

Steps that increase the intensity of the medication

30
Q

Describe step 1 in asthma medication

A

Short acting beta agonist

31
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Describe step 2 in asthma medication

A

Add inhaled steroid

32
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Describe step 3 in asthma medication

A

Add long acting beta agonist

33
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Describe step 4 in asthma medication

A

Increase the steroid dosage

34
Q

Describe step 5 (last step) in asthma medication

A

Use steroid tablets

35
Q

Name a medication that is anti IgE

A

Omaluzimab

36
Q

What does COPD stand for

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

37
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What is COPD

A

Airflow obstruction that is not reversible

38
Q

What causes COPD

A

Smoking

39
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What is the mechanism of smoking for COPD

A

Smoking stimulate proteases and oxidants

This leads to parenchymal damage and mucus hypersecretion

40
Q

What changes do you get in the lungs with COPD

A 
Mucocillary dysfunction 
Airflow limitation 
Breakdown of alveoli 
Osteoporosis 
Loss of muscle mass
41
Q

What would the FEV1/FVC ratio be in COPD

A

Less than 0.7

42
Q

How do we differentiate between asthma and COPD

A

COPD:
Smoker
Chronic productive cough
Persistent breathless

Asthma:
Night time waking with breathlessness or wheeze
Signification diurnal variability of symptoms

43
Q

What is the management of COPD

A 
Short acting beta agonist 
Then 
Long acting muscarinic antagonist 
Then 
Add steroid in patients with elevated inflammation

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