Resp Flashcards
Asbestosis
Occupational, Interstitial Lung Disease from inhalation of asbestos fibres- causing fibrosis
No treatment
Symptomatic relief
Chronic Asthma
An inflammatory disorder of the airways, an obstructive disease
- SABA (Salbutamol) - Inhaled
- Inhaled corticosteroid (Beclometasone) - Inhaled
- LABA (Salmeterol) - Inhaled
- Leukotriene Receptor Agonist (Montelukast) - Oral
- Steroids (Prednisolone) - Oral
Bronchiectasis
Thickened, permanently dilated and inflamed bronchial walls due to progressive damage to the lungs
There is no cure
Symptomatic relief:
- Postural Drainage (drains the affected lobes)
- Antibiotics (halts disease progression)
Bronchiolitis
This is a common lower respiratory tract infection that causes bronchial inflammation, usually by RSV
Supportive
Pneumoconiosis
Occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of dust
Removal of exposure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
COPD is the umbrella term for Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
- SAMA (Ipratropium)
- LAMA (Tiotripium)
- LABA (Salmeterol)
+ inhaled corticosteroid (Beclometasone)
Acute COPD
COPD is the umbrella term for Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
iSOAP
Ipratropium Bromide (Neb) Salbutamol (Neb) Oxygen Amoxicillin (2nd line- Doxycycline) Prednisolone (Oral)
Cor Pulmonale
This is right-sided heart failure secondary to lung disease; can also be caused by chronic pulmonary hypertension
Treat underlying cause
Coryza
The common cold
Supportive
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
This is inflammation of the pharynx and the surrounding tissues
Prednisolone
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
An inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick, sticky mucus
- Postural Drainage + physiotherapy
- Antibiotics for chest infections (early, strong for long)
- Salbutamol to relieve symptoms
- Beclometasone to reduce inflammation Nutritional
- Supplements (Pancreatic enzymes, vitamin and high-calorie diet)
Empyema
The accumulation of pus in the pleural space
Drainage (Pleural Fluid Drainage)
IV Broad spectrum Antibiotics
Oral Culture-specific
Epiglottitis
This is a severe form of Croup
ICU
Oxygen (Intubation if necessary)
Fluids
Antibiotics (Ceftriaxone)
Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
- Bird fancier’s lung
- Farmer’s lung
(Inflammation of bronchioles and alveoli due to a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction, restrictive lung disease)
Avoidance of antigen
Oxygen
Prednisolone (oral)
Pulmonary Fibrosis
(This is scarring of the lung tissue. There is scarring and accumulation of fibrous connective tissue which causing a decline in lung function)
Supportive (Oxygen Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
Influenza
Respiratory tract infection
Supportive (Bed rest/Fluids/Paracetamol)
Antivirals (Zanamivir)