LUNG CANCER Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of lung cancer
A
smoking
radiation
workplace chemicals
air pollution
genetics
radiation therapy
other lung diseases
2
Q
most common lung tumour
A
non small cell - squamous cell carcinoma - smoking related
3
Q
signs of lung tumour
A
cough
hemoptysis (blood stained sputum)
pneumonia
metastasis
dysphagia
4
Q
1st sign of lung tumour
A
hoarseness persisting
5
Q
stages of non small cell carcinoma
A
localised
spread to near lymph nodes
spread to major structure in chest
spread in lungs or another part of body
6
Q
airway obstruction whilst sleeping
A
obstructive sleep apnoea - muscle tone drops
7
Q
obstructive sleep apnoea symptoms
A
snoring
drowsiness during day
increased risk of MI from low O2
8
Q
measuring sleep apnoea
A
AHI index
