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Management of Respiratory Diseases Flashcards

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What is step 1 treatment for asthma?

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An occasional short-acting inhaled beta-2 agonist

salbutamol

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What is step 2 treatment for asthma?

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Add standard dose inhaled steroid (beclometasone)

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What is step 3 treatment for asthma?

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Add long-acting Beta-2 agonist (Salmeterol)

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What is step 4 treatment for asthma?

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Increase ICS dose or add 4th drug (Leukotriene receptor antagonists)

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What is step 5 treatment for asthma?

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Add regular oral prednisolone

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What is the immediate treatment for someone with an acute/severe asthma attack?

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Salbutamol (5mg - nebulised)
IV hydrocortisone (100mg)
Start O2 if sats are

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What is the treatment for pneumonia?

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Amoxycillin/ clarithromycin/ Co-amoxiclav

Oxygen, CPAP, Intubation

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What are the main causative organisms for bronchiectasis?

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Staph Aureus

H. Influenzae

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What is the treatment for bronchiectasis?

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Chest physiotherapy
Appropriate antibiotic treatment
B2 agonist + ICS

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What is the management for DVT and PE?

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Anticoagulation (LMW heparin and warfarin)
Thrombolysis if bigger PE (Alteplase)
Venal caval filter for those who develop more emboli whilst still on anticoagulants
Prevention (compression stockings, early mobilisation)

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What is the recommended management for PHT?

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Warfarin
Oxygen
Diuretics
CCBs

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What is the recommended treatment for lung cancer?

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Depends on TNM
If possible - surgery
If not - chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy
Palliative care

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What is the main treatment for a pleural effusion?

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Drain the fluid (potentially repeatedly)

Treat the underlying cause for the pleural effusion

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What is the treatment for a pneumothorax?

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Cannula (ICS)

Chest drain

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What is the recommended treatment for sarcoidosis?

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Corticosteroids

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What is the main treatment for cystic fibrosis?

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High energy diet
Enzyme pellets
Flu vaccine
Ibruprofen
Prednisone

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