Pulmonary- CF, Infection, Pulmonary Effusion Flashcards
Define cystic fibrosis (CF)
An autosomal recessive disorder caused by a mutation in the genes that code for chloride transport (CFTR).
This cause damage in the chloride and water transport across apical surface of epithelial cell. Leading to abnormally thick mucus in the lungs, and damage to the pancreatic, liver, sinuses, GI and GU.
Signs and symptoms of CF
- Chronic Lung disease
- Recurrent infection
- “salty-tasting” baby
- Pancreatic insufficiency/ pancreatitis
- Biliary cirrhosis
- Cor Pulmonale
- GI: Distal obstruction, rectal prolapse, meconium ileum, esophageal varices, Meconium ileus
- GU: azoospermia, missing vas deferent. thick cervical mucus, infertility
Diagnostic tests CF
Most accurate: Sweat chloride test. Levels >60 mEq/L on repeat establish diagnosis.
genotyping CFTR
Tx CF
Chest physical therapy Annual vaccines Abx (cover staph, H. flu, p. aero) Inhaled rhDNA (break down DNA in mucus) Bronchodilators Vitamine supplements Pancreatic enzyme replacement
F508 varient: elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor
How is pneumonia diagnosed?
Diagnosed based on clinical findings (fever rales, or rhonchi) plus elevated WBC and abnormal CXR.
Characteristics of typical pneumonia:
- Prodrome
- Fever
- Age
- CXR
- Antibiotic
- Prodrome: Short (<2days)
- Fever: High (>102)
- Age: >40
- CXR: one distinct lobe involved
- Abx: Ceftriaxone
Characteristics of atypical pneumonia:
- Prodrome
- Fever
- Age
- CXR
- Antibiotic
- Prodrome: long (>3 days)
- Fever: low (<102)
- Age: <40
- CXR: diffuse/ multi lobe involvement
- Antibiotic: Macrolides, Doxy or Quinolones
What determines community acquired pneumonia (CAP)
Occurring prior to hospitalization or within 48hr of admission. Can be typical or atypical
Causal organisms of CAP
S. pneumoniea (most common) H. Flu S. aureus Klebsiella Anaerobes Mycoplasma pneumoniea Chlamydophilia pneumoniea Legionella Chamydia Psttaci Coxiella Burnetii
What causal organism is associated with COPD?
H. flu
Moraxella sp.
What causal organism is associated with recent viral infection (flu)?
Staph aureus
What causal organism is associated with Alcoholism or diabetes?
Klebsiella
S. aureus
(other enteric bugs- aspiration)
What causal organism is associated with Poor dentation/ aspiration?
Anaerobes
What causal organism is associated with Young, healthy patients/ collage students?
Mycoplasma pneumoniea
Chlamydia sp.
What causal organism is associated with Hoarseness
Chlamydophilia Pneumoniea
What causal organism is associated with Contaminates water sources, air conditioning, ventilation system or aerosolized water?
Legionella
What causal organism is associated with Bird or bird dropping?
Chlamydia psittaci
Histoplasmosis
What causal organism is associated with Veterinarians, farmers, birthing animals?
Coxiella burnetti
What causal organism is associated with CF?
Pseudamonas sp
Staph aureus
What causal organism is associated with immigrant?
TB
What causal organism is associated with Known TB with pulmonary cavitation?
Aspergillus sp.
What causal organism is associated with HIV/AIDS?
Pneumocystic jirovecii
Cytomegalovirus
S. pneumoniea (still most common cause among HIV)
What causal organism is associated with children less than 1?
RSV
What causal organism is associated with children 2-5?
Parainfluenza (croup)