Pulmonology_IM

Question 1

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seven types of pneumoconiosis

Answer 1

asbestosis
berylliosis
byssinosis
coal workers lung
silicosis
siderosis
stannosis

Question 2

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signs of pneumoconiosis

Answer 2

SOB + nonproductive cough + chronic hypoxia
PFTs: reduced lung volumes
CXR: interstitial fibrosis

Question 3

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catchphrase that helps you remember affected lung areas for asbestosis and silicosis, coal miners lung:

Answer 3

from the roof, but affects the BASE
(the lower lobes of the lungs)

from the base (earth), but affects the ROOF
(upper lobes of lungs)

Question 4

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diffuse reticular opacities, also known as “honeycombing,” and ground-glass opacities

Answer 4

think IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS CT findings

Question 5

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progressive dyspnea on exertion
nonproductive cough

Answer 5

advanced disease presentation for IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS

Question 6

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“What would a pulmonary function test for a patient with restrictive lung disease show?”

Answer 6

” It would show a normal or increased FEV1/FVC,
a decreased total lung capacity,
decreased pulmonary reserve volume”