Resp Interstitial Lung Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Classical presentation of idiopathic interstitial lung disease
A
Bibasilar inspiratory crackles
Clubbing
2
Q
Tx of idiopathic interstitial lung disease
A
Pirfenidone
Nintedanib
3
Q
What are drugs that can cause pulm fibrosis
A
Amiodarone
Cyclophosphamide
Methotrexate
4
Q
What are secondary causes of pulmonary fibrosis
A
Alpha 1 antitrypsin def
Ra
Sle
Systemic sclerosis
5
Q
How do you confirm the presence of hypersensitivity pneumonitis
A
Bronchoalveolar lavage… during bronchoscopy wash the airways with fluid then collect back fluid for testing. Will show raised lymphocytes, and mast cells