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Asbestosis

Occupational, Interstitial Lung Disease from inhalation of asbestos fibres- causing fibrosis

A

No treatment

Symptomatic relief

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Chronic Asthma

An inflammatory disorder of the airways, an obstructive disease

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  1. SABA (Salbutamol) - Inhaled
  2. ICS (Beclometasone) - Inhaled
  3. LABA (Salmeterol) - Inhaled
  4. Leukotriene Receptor Agonist (Montelukast) - Oral
  5. Steroids (Prednisolone) - Oral
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Bronchiectasis

Thickened, permanently dilated and inflamed bronchial walls due to progressive damage to the lungs

A

There is no cure

Symptomatic relief:

  • Postural Drainage (drains the affected lobes)
  • Antibiotics (halts disease progression)
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Bronchiolitis

This is a common lower respiratory tract infection that causes bronchial inflammation, usually by RSV

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Supportive

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Pneumoconiosis

Occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of dust

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Removal of exposure

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)

COPD is the umbrella term for Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

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  1. SAMA (Ipratropium)
  2. LAMA or LABA (Tiotripium)
  3. LAMA or LABA + ICS (Salmeterol)
    + inhaled corticosteroid (Beclometasone)
  4. LAMA + LABA + ICS
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Acute COPD

COPD is the umbrella term for Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

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iSOAP

Ipratropium Bromide (Neb)
Salbutamol (Neb)
Oxygen
Amoxicillin (2nd line- Doxycycline) 
Prednisolone (Oral)
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Cor Pulmonale

This is right-sided heart failure secondary to lung disease; can also be caused by chronic pulmonary hypertension

A

Treat underlying cause

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Coryza

The common cold

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Supportive

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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

This is inflammation of the pharynx and the surrounding tissues

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Prednisolone

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

An inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick, sticky mucus

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  • 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)
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Empyema

The accumulation of pus in the pleural space

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Drainage (Pleural Fluid Drainage)
IV Broad spectrum Antibiotics
Oral Culture-specific

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Epiglottitis

This is a severe form of Croup

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ICU
Oxygen (Intubation if necessary)
Fluids
Antibiotics (Ceftriaxone)

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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)

A

Avoidance of antigen
Oxygen
Prednisolone (oral)

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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)

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Supportive (Oxygen Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

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Influenza

Respiratory tract infection

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Supportive (Bed rest/Fluids/Paracetamol)

Antivirals (Zanamivir)

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Mesothelioma

This is a tumour of the lining of the lungs (Pleural)

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Chemotherapy

BUT dead in <2 years, RIP

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Obstructive is the absence of airflow with continued respiratory drive

A

CPAP
Lose Weight
Reduce Alcohol Consumption

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Central Sleep Apnoea

Central is the absence of airflow due to loss of central respiratory drive

A

Respiratory Stimulant
NIPPV (Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation)
Treat underlying condition

20
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Large PE

A

Thrombolysis

21
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Small PE

A

Low Molecular Weight Heparin

22
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Pertussis

Whooping Cough- a highly contagious respiratory disease in children caused by Bordella Pertussis

A

Clarithromycin or
Erythromycin (pregnancy)
Vaccination

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Lung Abscess

Cavitating lesion of infection and necrosis

A

Antibiotics based on sputum culture

24
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Mild Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

CURB 65 = 0-2

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Amoxicillin

Penicillin Allergic: Doxycycline
NBM: Clarithromycin

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Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

CURB 65 = >2

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Co-amoxiclav + Doxycycline

Penicillin Allergic: Levofloxacin
NBM: Co-amoxiclav + Clarithromycin

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Mild Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)

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Amoxicillin + Metronidazole

Penicillin Allergic: Co-trimoxazole + Metronidazole

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Severe Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)

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Amoxicillin + Metronidazole + Gentamicin

Penicillin Allergic: Co-trimoxazole + Metronidazole + Gentamicin

28
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Spontaneous (Primary) Pneumothorax

(Air in the pleural space between the visceral and the parietal pleura caused by a rupture of subpleural air cysts causing a hole in lung for air to escape)

Snoop D-O-Double-G

A

Small: Watchful Waiting
Medium: Aspiration
Complete: Aspiration/Chest Drain

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Secondary Pneumothorax

Air in the pleural space- secondary to respiratory disease: COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, CF

A

ALWAYS requires a chest drain

30
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Traumatic Pneumothorax

Air in the pleural space following chest trauma. May be caused by a fractured rib (penetrating) or blunt (car crash)

A

Mild: Observe and consider chest drain
Severe: Chest Drain

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Tension Pneumothorax

(This is when air accumulates in the pleural cavity and causes mediastinal shift AWAY from the collapsed lung. Causes compression of the functioning lung)

A
  • Immediate drainage with a cannula in the 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line
  • Chest Drain
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Neonatal Distress Syndrome (NDS)

This is a lack of surfactant causing respiratory distress in neonates

A

Ventilation and Extra Oxygen
Artificial Surfactant

Prevention through giving expectant mothers steroids

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

This is severe infection or inflammation of the lungs that causes a lack of oxygen provided to the body

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ICU - Ventilation

Treat underlying cause

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Chronic Sarcoidosis

Multisystem Granulomatous Disease

A

Corticosteroids (Prednisolone)

Immunosuppression (Methotrexate)

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Acute Sarcoidosis

Multisystem Granulomatous Disease

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NSAIDS

Bed Rest

36
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Tuberculosis (TB)

An infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis

A

2 RIPE 4 RI

2 months x:

  • Rifampicin
  • Isoniazid
  • Pyrazinamide
  • Ethambutol
37
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Lung Cancer

(3 types:

  • Small Cell Carcinoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Adenocarcinoma)
A

Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy

Small Cell Carcinoma:

  • Chemotherapy.
  • Usually too late, RIP

Non-small Cell Carcinoma:

  • Surgical excision
  • Radiotherapy
38
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Acute Asthma

A

O SHIT MAN

Oxygen
Salbutamol (Nebulised)
Hydrocortisone / Prednisolone
Ipratropium 
Theophylline 
Magnesium 
ANaesthetist
39
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Aspiration Pneumonia

A

IV Amoxicillin + IV Metronidazole + IV Gentamicin

40
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Rhinitis

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Corticosteroids: Beclometasone, Prednisolone

Add ons:
Anti-histamines - Loratadine, Fexofenadine, Cetirizine 
SAMA - Ipratropium 
Cromones - Sodium cromoglicate 
CystLT - Montelukast

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