Pulmonary Fibrosis Flashcards
1
Q
pulmonary fibrosis
A
interstitial lung disease and eventually fibrosis of the lung
2
Q
what are upper lobe causes
A
hypersensitivity pneumonitis
TB
ankylosing spondylitis
3
Q
what are lower lobe causes
A
idiopathic lung fibrosis
connective tissue disorders
asbestosis
drugs
4
Q
what can cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis
A
exposure to birds/poultry
5
Q
what drugs can cause it
A
amiadorone
methotrexate
nitrofurantoin
6
Q
signs
A
fine basal end inspiratory crackles
clubbing
dyspnoea
7
Q
investigations
A
spirometry - restrictive condition
high resolution CT
8
Q
what appearance would be seen on the CT
A
honeycomb appearance
9
Q
management
A
lifestyle factors
oxygen therapy
pirfenidone
lung transplant
