Respiratory Flashcards

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what are the resections of the respiratory tract

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sinuses
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchiole
alveolus

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what are the main defences of the respiratory tract

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saliva, mucous, cilia that beat and clear particles from the respiratory tract

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what are the two types of respiratory infection

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Epithelium surface: that infect and stay localised to the epithelial layer, such as the viruses that cause the common cold or candida infections which live on the oral and vaginal epithelium

Then there are the more systemic ones that start at the epithelium and then can migrate to other organs but then return to the respiratory tract for replication and shedding.- MUMPS

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explain surface respiratory infections (2) with 2 examples

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local spread, doesn’t move around body
short incubation
common cold, oral Candida

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explain systemic respiratory infections (2) with examples

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spreads from mucosal site of entry to other site in the body
returns to surface for final shedding stage
Longer incubation- days-weeks
e.g. measles, mumps, rubella, covid19

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what are the two types of respiratory pathogen invaders

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Professional invaders:- infect healthy respiratory tract
Secondary invaders: - infect compromised tract

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what is rhinitis and sinusitis also called

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the common cold

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what are the main infections of the nasopharynx

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rhinitis and sinusitis = common cold

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explain how cold viruses work and get removed

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virus particles bind to ciliated epithelium and avoid being flushed away
enter cell and replicate and damages the cell leading to loss of cell and inflammatory response
And leads to activation of host defences release of cell debris and transient damage to ciliated epithelium.
Then there is an immune response that might be accompanied by overgrowth of normal flora and finally recovery and regeneration of ciliated epithelium.

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what viruses can cause common cold

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Rhinoviruses
Coxsackie virus A
Influenza virus
Parainfluenza virus
Coronaviruses
Adenovirus (41 types)
Echovirus (34 types)

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what can coxsackie virus cause after common cold

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herpangina and hand foot and mouth

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what can adenoviruses cause

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common cold
mainly pharyngitis; also conjunctivitis, bronchitis

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if we have a sore throat, what is the likely cause of our cold

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adenovirus

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what is the most differential symptom for an adenovirus

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sore throat

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how do adenoviruses attach to epithelia

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Attach via the adhesins on end of penton fibres

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what percent are pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by viruses

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70%

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what is found in 70-90% of glandular fever patients

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Epstein Barr Virus

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what is Epstein bar virus associated with

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Glandular fever

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what type of disease is caused by Paramyxovirus

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Mumps

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what type of virus causes mumps

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Paramyxovirus

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what complication can come from an adult male getting mumps

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Orchitis
Swelling of the testis, very painful
doesnt affect fertiility

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what is and what causes Orchitis

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Mumps (caused by Paramyxovirus)
Swelling of the testis, very painful
doesnt affect fertility

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what is the main symptom of mumps

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Swollen lymph nodes, cervical lymph nodes, thick neck alongside cold symptoms

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what 3 virus groups often causes Laryngitis and tracheitis

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parainfluenza viruses
adenovirus
influenza

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what is the main symptom of laryngitis/Tracheitis
Burning pain in the larynx and trachea, ‘loose voice’
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what is croup cough and what is it associated with
Specific type of cough with Stridor inhalation caused by a constriction of the airway leading to a small airway opening and if child has smaller airways very little oxygen can get through this can cause problems Laryngitis and Tracheitis
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how might we tell a patient has laryngitis from a radiograph
Inverted V on x-ray- steeple sign in the tracheal area showing a constriction in the airway
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give several viral causes for bronchitis and 1 atypical cause
Rhinoviruses, coronaviruses (SARs, COVID-19), adenoviruses and influenza Atypical pathogens: Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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what does 'atypical' mean in terms of respiratory infections
caused by bacteria not by virus
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what is 75% of bronchiolitis caused by and how does it act
Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV causes large fused cells Syncytia
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what does RSV cause
Respiratory Syncytial Virus causes 75% of bronchiolitis
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what virus have most infants been infected with and how might coronavirus altered this
Respiratory Syncytial Virus covid = isolation less exposure = less kids immune
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what are differential diagnosis of infants with Cough, cyanosis, shallow rapid respiratory rate
pneumonia and bronchiolitis bronchiolitis caused by RSV
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how do you treat severe bronchiolitis
bronchodilators and hydrators
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why do more respiratory infections occur during the colder months of the year
people are inside more and this gives way to more passage by particle droplets
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what is asthma (3)
temporary reversible narrowing of the airways due to an inflammatory process occurring within those airways
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what is Atopic Asthma (3)
triggered by environmental agents e.g. dust family history of asthma, hay fever etc. type I hypersensitivity reaction
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explain why atopic asthma occurs briefly (3)
mast cells on the bronchi have IgE on their surface that have been made by the body against a specific allergen when allergen binds to IgE, this causes the IgE antibodies to cross link leading to degranulation of the mast cell where a large number of inflammatory mediators are released from the mast cell into the surrounding cells in the bronchus causing an acute inflammatory reaction.
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give 4 ways to treat asthma
avoid the allergen remove mast cells from lungs by inhaled steroid (brown inhaler) beclomethasone disodium cromoglycate in spin inhalers bind and stabilise membranes stopping degranulation militate the efects of the inflammatory mediators. salbutamol which is a beta-adrenergic stimulant that raises cyclic AMP levels within cells and reduces inflammatory efects such as oedema of the bronchi which causes bronchial narrowing (blue inhaler)
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what is in the brown and blue inhalers for asthma
brown = beclomethasone steroid = decreases mast cell number blue = salbutamol = a beta-adrenergic stimulant that raises cyclic AMP levels within cells and reduces inflammatory effects such as oedema of the bronchi which causes bronchial narrowing
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how does the brown inhaler work and what are its limitations
beclomethasone is a steroid inhaler that reduces the number of mast cells in the lungs. This needs time to kick in so has to be taken once a day for a while before it acts.
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what is disodium cromoglicate used for and how does it work
treatment for asthma comes in capsule and put in a spinning inhaler when taken it binds to and stabilises the mast cell walls preventing/reducing degranulation therefore less inflammatory reaction
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in chronic obstructive disorders, is the problem mainly on exhalation or inhalation
mainly on exhalation
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what is COPD a mixture of
chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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what defines chronic bronchitis
cough and sputum for 3 months over 2 consecutive years
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what is the aetiology of chronic bronchitis
cigarette smoking air pollution (nitrous oxide important from cars)
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who is likely to get chronic bonrchitis
people in heavy pollution areas e.g. china men smokers
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explain where the symptoms of chronic bronchitis come from
mucus hypersecretion chronic inflammation squamous metaplasia = recurrent infections dysplasia (but a feature of the causative agent)
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how might Haemophilus influenzae affect someone
once a patient has had influenza, this bacteria may cause an atypical recurrance of the disease
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define emphysema
anatomical enlargement of airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles with destruction of elastin in walls (holes in alveolous)
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what percent of lung degration by emphysema do we start seeing significant problems
20-30% left
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what would emphysema look like radiographically and anatomically
look black on an xray due to reduced tissue so more xrays get through anatomically we would see small holes
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what would cause focal emphysema
coal dust gets focal emphysema around it where around the carbon particles, the lung degrades
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what causes lung cancer
cigarette smoking 85-90% all cases asbestos exposure radon exposure nickel, chromate etc
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what cells line the airwyas
simple ciliated columnar epithelia
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what happens to respiratory epithelium under cigarette smoke (cancer)
metaplasia columnar ciliated epithelium turns to stratified squamous cells with no cilia cells become dysplastic and can become cancerous and invade local tissues
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what types of lung cancer are there
small cell non small cell = adeno or squamous
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what type of lung cancer is associated with smoking
squamous non-small cell lung cancer
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which type of non-small cell lung cancer has higher prognosis
adeno = non smoking cause = more prognosis sqamous = smoking = lower prognosis
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what is the treatment and prognosis of small cell lung cancer
low and chemotherapy - will not cure
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if a lung cancer is large and near the periphery of the lung on xray what type is it likely to be
non-small cell adenocarcinoma of the lung
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why might we not see some lung cancer on xray and what do we do instead
may be very small may lie centrally on the bronchi, behind the heart and large vessels and mediastinum CT scan seperates lung tissue from heart
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what is the best diagnostic tool for lung cancer
CT scan due to no superimposition on mediastinum or heart
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what is the best diagnostic tool for lung cancer
CT scan due to no superimposition on mediastinum or heart
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what percent of lung cancers are good prognosis
<10% 5 year survival rate as only 15-20% are removable
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What is atopic asthma
Allergic asthma that is, in 80% of people, related to ezma, hayfeveer and food allergies
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what should be included in a patient history (8)
introduce self and check full name and DOB patient complaint and Socrates history of complaint past medical history drug history and allergies family history social history close session
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what causes bronchiolitis and what else can it cause
Respiratory Syncytial Virus most infants get this by 2 years old can also cause pneumonia
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what is the main distinguishing factor of influenza
very fast onset of fever and sickness, symptoms for 3 days and very tired, cant move around and very tired
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how does influenza virus work
virus attaches to sialic acid receptors on epithelial cells via viral HA protein 1-3 days: liberated cytokines result in systemic chills, malaise, fever and muscle aches, runny nose and cough
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what can occur after an influenza infection
Usually recover after 1 week, but some develop pneumonia and bronchitis and have lingering symptoms - very bad reaction and will be in bed for a few days Secondary invaders can cause lethal infections: pneumococci, staphylococci
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explain the structure of the influenza virus
a host derived viral evnelope with Two surface glycoproteins: HA- Haemagglutinin first point of contact NA- Neuraminadase released from cell afterwards Inside we find ssRNA genome: 8 segments Nucleoprotein and polymerases
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if a virus has 8 parts of ssRNA in it, what is it likely to be and what is the significance of this
influenza virus 8 segments favours antigenic shift causing pandemics
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what are the two surface glycoproteins of influenza virus
HA- Haemagglutinin first point of contact NA- Neuraminadase released from cell afterwards
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what is the importance of HA Haemagglutinin
one of the 2 surface glycoproteins of the influenzas virus (other being NA) major antigenic determinant - HA binds sialic acid receptors on epithelial cell surface - Major source of antigenic variation
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what is the major source of antigenic variation of influenza
Haemagglutinin HA - surface glycoprotein on surface membrane
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what are the three types of Influenza and explain their significance
Type A: most common, animal reservoir meaning genetic variation is high, Yearly epidemics and occasional serious worldwide epidemics- important animal reservoirs in birds and pigs, vaccine against this Type B: yearly epidemics, no animal reservoir Type C: minor respiratory illness- no epidemics, no animal reservoir
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what do the parts of this classification man: A/ Hong Kong / 1234/ 2009 (H1N1)
Influenza type A location of isolation = hong kong strain type = 1234 date of isolation = 2009 Antigens H1N1
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how many NA and HA types are human adapted
16 H antigens but 3 human 9 N antigens but 2 human
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how do new influenza viral strains occur (3) and give this name (1)
Small point mutations in HA and NA that accumulate in population over time Result in new variant viruses that can re-infect individuals Mutations typically occur in antigenic parts of molecule- prevent antibody binding antigenic drift
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why are flu vaccines not suitable for vegans or egg allergy
Vaccine strains chosen in February for northern hemisphere Strains grown in embryonated hen eggs: not applicable to individuals with Egg allergy
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when would a flu pandemic occur
where the predicted viral adaptation from the opposite hemisphere doesnt correlate with a new mutation of the influenzas virus
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compare antigenic drift and antigenic shift for influenza
antigenic drift is small point mutations over time , resulting in small antigenic changes and usually predicted in the flu vaccine, more common, less likely to cause pandemic Antigenic shift is Less common, Results in major shift in viral composition, Major gene reassortment resulting in new HA and NA types, only type A
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explain antigenic shift (4) and the reason influenzas is favoured for this
Simultaneous infection of human/animal with Human and ‘other’ influenza virus Reassortment of genes due to homologous recombination with existing human virus Dissemination through immunologically naïve population very different combinations of N and H antigens that there are no antibodies for WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC influenza has 8 segments of RNA in genome favouring this process
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how can we combat influenzas pandemics
vaccine but these take 3-6 months antivirals: Amantadine blocks M” uncoating function siRNA might block transcription replication NA inhibitors block release via NA inhibition - most common
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what is the most common influenza anti-viral
NA inhibitors block release via NA inhibition
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what types of organisms can cause pneumonia (3)
Many organisms cause identical symptoms Only organisms less than 5mm can enter the alveoli Often secondary to preceding damage- Cystic Fibrosis or influenza Influenced by Immunocompromisation
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what size must a microbe be to fit into an alveolus
5micro meters
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if a neonate has pneumonia, what could be a cause of this
Chlamydia acquired from the mother
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describe the difference between child and adult pneumonia
Children: = much more suseptible usually by viral - mainly viral causes – RSV, parainfluenza (chlamydia from mother) - secondary bacterial infections Adults Bacterial causes more common-: e.g. Strep. pneumoniae formerly most common
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what is pneumonia
swelling and inflammation of the lung tissue in one or both lungs
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list 5 viruses that can cause pneumonia
Influenzas A and B = pre-dispose for secondary bacterial infection e.g. Strep. Pneumonia Parainfluenza = children under 5 Adenovirus = pharyngitis RSV respiratory syncytial virus = bronchiolitis MEasles = common bacterial secondary infection with immunocompromised patients
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how many coronaviruses affect humans
7 types
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what type of genetic information is held in a covid virus
RNA genome
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what protein does coronavirus attack and how did this affect symptoms
ACE2 - angiotensin converting enzyme 2 found in eyes, nose, lungs, nose, heart, kidney, liver causes inflammation in these areas in compromised patients
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compare the age : death graphs for coronavirus and influenza
COVID = gradua slope only peaking at old age influenza = W shaped graph
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give a brief (2) explanation of the structure of COVID
Trimeric Spike protein binds to ACE2 RNA genome inside
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what is atypical pneumonia
bacterial pneumonia that is NOT caused by S. pneumoniae NOT treatable by Penicillins symptoms generally less severe- WALKING PNEUMONIA
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what causes atypical pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Chlamydophila (formerly Chlamydia) Legionella pneumophila
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what is significant about Mycoplasma pneumoniae
very small 0.5Mbp no peptidoglycan in cell wall, just cholesterol therefor penicillin resistant
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how would we normally treat pneumonia and why might we not be able to with atypical
penicillin Atypical can be caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae which has no peptidoglycan in its cell wall meaning beta lactams are useless against them
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what is Chlamydophila pneumoniae
related to sexually transmitted chalmydia bacteria that cause atypical pneumonia No peptidoglycan (Pen insensitive) Flu-like illness Detection by ELISA or MicroImmunofluorescence
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how and why do we detect chlamydophila pneumoniae
ELISA testing as the bacteria live inside other cells so cannot be grown on agar
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how does Legionella pneumophila cause disease (3)
Acquired from environmentally derived aerosols Ubiquitous in environment (symbiosis with amoeba) Intracellular invader of phagosomes and lung cells
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what is significant about legionella penumophilia
Pneumonia symptoms often accompanied by neurological presentations such as confusion No human-human transmission Acquired from environmentally derived aerosols Air-conditioning, Spa-baths, Hot-air heating, shower systems, cooling tower reservoirs Commonly in hospitals, high rise blocks, hotels, student residences, factory air-con sources
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explain shape and gram of legionella pneumophilia and how we test for it
Motile aeerobic Gram-negative rod Isolation on BCYE medium (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract) Urinary antigen test (antigens secreted in urine)
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what would we use BCYE medium (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract) to detect
Legionella Pneumophilia
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if a patient has recently been to a conference in Spain and is showing signs of general illness, what is likely the cause
Legionella Pneumonia causing Atypical Pneumonia (bacterial pneumonia that is NOT caused by S. pneumoniae, not treatable by penicillin, mildeer symptoms)
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what is the prevalence of COPD
3M 5year survival <30%
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what is FEV1
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
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how do we diagnose COPD
FEV1 < 70% with emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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what is COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease combination of obstructive airway diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis FEV1 < 70%
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what is FVC
forced vital capacity - how much exhaled after a big breath
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what is a genetic form of COPD
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-related COPD
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what is SOBOE
shortness of breath on exertion
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what are some symptoms of chronic and acute COPD
chronic: SOBOE, Wheeze, Cough, Weight loss - late term Acute: Acute sob/wheeze, worsening sputum production, Fever, Drowsiness/CO2 narcosis
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what are signs of COPD
Cachexia - muscle loss Use of accessory muscles Pursed lips - tight lips Cyanosis - bluish discolouration Drowsiness in CO2 narcosis Hyper-expanded chest barrel shape Hype resonant - sounds resonant with tapping Reduced breath sounds Wheeze Elevated JVP jugular venous pressure & peripheral oedema in late disease
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what is cachexia
muscle degradation
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what happens to oxygen and co2 levels with COPD
patient fails to exhale enough CO2 and keeps it in the blood not enough oxygen in the blood
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what is JVP and when is it elevated
jugular venous pressure and elevated in COPD
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what chest signs would a person with COPD have (3)
Hyper-expanded chest barrel shape Hyperresonant - sounds resonant with tapping Reduced breath sounds
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what is the diagnosis pathway for COPD
Need correct history >35 years hx of smoking and at least 1 of following: exertional breathlessness, chronic cough, regular sputum production, frequent winter bronchitis or wheeze. Weight loss, waking at night breathless, ankle swelling, fatigue, occupational hazards, chest pain and haemoptysis are all common respiratory symptoms. Spirometry to conclude FEV1<70%
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what is significant pack years
anything over 10
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why might muscle dysfuction be a sig of lug disease
less use of lungs, less exercise, less use of muscles
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how do we measure breathlessness with scores
MRC scale 1- not troubled until strenous exercise 2- okay on flat but breathless on hill 3- slow, has to stop every 15 miuntes 4- stops for breath every 100 yards 5- too breathless to leave the house or dressing
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what is MRC stage 1 and 2
1 = breathless on strenuous exercise 2 = okay on flat, breathless on hills
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what is MRS 3 and 4
3 - slower than most, breathless after 15 mins/1 mile 4 - breathless every 100 yards
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what is MRS stage 5
too breathless to leave the house
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what is a cat score
severity score for breathlessness used to monitor respiratory disease
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what are the NICE fundamental COPD treatments before inhaled therapy
we first must advise: -stop smoking - pneumococcal vaccine (strep. Penumonia) - flu vaccine - muscle rehab
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what is LABA and LAMA and SABA and ICS
long acting beta agonist long acting muscarinic agonist short acting beta agonist inhaled corticosteroid
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what medication do we give COPD patients initally
SABA/SAMA
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what would we provide if the patient is still breathless after SABA/SAMA
if NOT asthmatic/ high eosinophil count: LABA and LAMA if asthmatic / high eosinophil count: LABA and ICS
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when would we put a patient onto triple COPD medication
if patient is asthmatic and is still breathless after LABA and ICS, we would provide triple treatment being: LABA, ICS and LAMA
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what s there an increased risk with ICS
inhaled corticosteroids increase risk of penumonia infection
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what does pneumonia look like on an xray
focal part of consolidation on the lung = infection
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what is roflumilast and what does it do
PDE4 inhibitor reduces exacerbation frequency
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why is roflumilast only used in severe cases
lots of side effects like GI upsets and insomnia highest rate of efficacy in severe exaccerbation pts
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what might a high sputum producer be on
Mucolytics
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if a patient is on mucolytic, what is their problem
high sputum producers COPD
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what is the treatment process for COPD
primary: -stop smoking -muscle training -loose weight to decrease BMI -Strep. Pneumoniae vaccine Inhalers: SABA or SAMA if not working LAMA, LABA or ICS (if asthmatic) or triple therapy if non-resposive Mucolytics for high sputum or roflumalist for severe exaccerbation oxygen treatment LTOT 14 hours min or ambulatory Antibiotics if 2 or more: -increasing volume of sputum -change in colour of sputum -worsening dyspnea (SOB) surgery/transplant if extremely severe
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what is LTOT
pt is on oxygen minimum 14 hours a day due to hypoxia due to COPD and possibly polycythaemia
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what types of oxygen therapy are there
LTOT on oxygen 14 hours or more per day Ambulatory 2L tank if they can prove their saturation reduces in 6 mins of walking
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why do COPD patients have pursed lips
keeps mouth closed creates more pressure down in the lungs keeps alveoli open for more gas diffusion
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when do we give COPD patients antibiotics
2 or more: -worsening dysopnea (SOB) -change in colour of sputum -increase sputum volume
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how do we ask a respiratory patient about exacerbations
how many rounds of antibiotics have you had in the past 12 months
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why is high steroid use throughout the year a risk for dental procedures
adrenal suppression don't produce enough steroids (cortisol) cant deal with stress, need steroids before treatment
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what would a patient with COPD get, in terms of drugs, if exacerbating
antibiotics oral prednisolone
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what are the advantages and disadvantages of oral prednisolone for COPD exacerbations
more rapid improvement in physiology shortens hospital time risk adrenal supression
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compare type 1 and 2 respiratory failure
<8kPa ppO2 in both type 1 - low or normal CO2 type 2 - high >6kPa CO2
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what cause chronic and acute type I respiratory failure
chronic: fibrosling lung disease acute: infection, pneumonia asthma
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what causes acute and chronic type II respiratory failure
acute: overdose opiates, trauma chronic: COPD, neuromuscular
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why does blood CO2 rise in COPD
pt less able to force CO2 out of their lungs
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how many people have asthma
10%
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if we suspect asthma in a patient, what can we ask (3)
onset and timing of breathlessness any triggers on any medications
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if we suspect asthma, what sings might we see (5)
elevated respiratory rate inability to complete sentence's audible wheeze tachycardia cyanosis - hypoxia
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what are some symptoms of asthma 4
breathlessness triggers wheeze tight chest nocturnal duration
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what are triggers of asthma 4
dust pollen stress temperature exertion
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what two groups of 'asthmatics' do we place patients in
asthma suspected asthma diagnosed
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how can we diagnose asthma
spirometry, history trial of ICS inhaler if symptoms reduce = asthma
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if a patient has an acute asthma attack and cannot wield their own inhaler, what do we do
use a spacer inhaler give 4 pumps initially and then 2 pumps every 2 minutes for max 10
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what is omalizumab and what conditions are to its use
IgE monoclonal antibody to help treat severe asthma with an allergy component when pt has 4 exaccerbations a year or on continuous oral steroids they have maximised LABA very frequent daytime/nightime sympmtoms
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how do IL-5 blockers work and why are they advantageous
bone marrow makes eosinophils --> blood --> lungs IL-5 antibodies reduce eosinophils expensive and has to be approved and be adherent monoclonal antibodies for IL-5 reduce steroid intake and better quaity of life
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what types of monoclonal antibody treatment is there for asthma (3)
Omalizumab - IgE monoclonal antibody to help treat severe asthma with an allergy component IL-5 monoclonal antibodies to reduce eosinophil number - other ones IL-13 and IL-4 mabs work in similar way - Dupilumab
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what condition do 1% of asthmatics have
ABPA - allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
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what is ABPA and what does it lead to
allergic bronchopulmanory aspergillosis allergic reaction to mould spores in the air IgG response --> lung consolidations leads to bronchiectasis
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what is bronchiectasis and what are its major symptoms
damage to lungs leads to widening of tubes and formation of pouches Symptoms typically include a chronic cough with mucus production. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and chest pain. Wheezing and nail clubbing may also occur
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how do we diagnose ABPA (4)
high eosinophil, IgE and IgG levels CT scan showing bronchiectasis skin reaction to aspergilllus previous asthma
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what conditions can asthma pre-dispose
EGPA and ABPA
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describe asthma severity (4)
mild: PEF% >75 moderate: PEF% 50-75 severe: PEF% 33-49, RR > 25, HR >110min, not talking Life Threatening: PEF% <33, bradycardia, silent chest
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what would a severe asthma case entail (4)
33 < PEF% < 49 not talking HR > 110min RR > 25
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what is the prelevence of lung cancer
69 in 100,000 2nd most common in men and women 89% preventable 5% survival after 10 years
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how much lung cancer is SC and NSC
85% NSC 15% SC
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what percent of lung cancer is operable at diagnosis
10%
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what are symptoms of lung cancer
lobular collapse, breathlessness lymphangitis effusion chest pain - rib envolvement, envasion cough (blood in cough) NORMAL SYMPTOMS weight loss loss of appetite tiredness
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a patient smokes and is very tired and loosing weight, differential diagnosis?
lung cancer emphysema
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what is a paraneoplastic syndrome
where a hormone secretion is liked to a cancer e.g hyperthyroidism due to thyroid cancer
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give examples of lung paraneoplastic syndromes (3)
from lung cancer: PTH secretion = high calcium = abdominal pain, confusion, constipation Lambert Eaton Syndrome = neuromuscular weakness from lung cancer SIADH syndrome of inapropriate diuretic hormone = too little salt, confusion, fits
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what is lambert eaton syndrome
paraneoplastic syndrome related to lung cancer neuromuscular weakness
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what is SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone lung cancer paraneoplastic syndrome fits, confusion, little salt in blood
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what are signs of lung cancer
finger clubbing neck nodes palpable liver in late stage chest signs cachexia horner syndrome = drooping eyelid and wasting between thumb and first finger
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what are signs of horner syndrome and what is this a sign of
wasting between thumb and first finger + eye drooping sign of lung cancer
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how do we diagnose lung cancer
signs and symptoms XRAY < CT < PET pet expensive and false positives uses radioactive glucose biospy = bronchoscopy, transthoracic incision, surgical
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what is treatment for NSCLC (85%)
based on performance levels, chemo , immuno
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what is the WHO performance grading
way of grading every day life for patients 0 = no restriction to activity 1 = slight restriction on exertion 2 = able to walk around but not work, up and about ore than 50% of the time 3 = unable to work and n bed 50% of time 4 = completely bed ridden
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what dictates how NSCLC patients are treated
WHO performance status WPs 0-2 treated
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what is ILD
interstitial lung disease group of lung diseases, most of which lead to scarring of lung tissue sometimes has trigger e.g. birds lead to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, EAA
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what are the symptoms of ILD
interstitial lung disease cough, breathlessness, fever
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what is a classic cause of ILD
birds
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what are signs of ILD
connective tissue disorder nail clubbing steroid use immunosuppression sclerodactyl (tight skin on hands) crackling chest
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what is scerodactly and what respiratory disease might this be a sign of
tight skin across the hands ILD interstitial lung disease
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who is likely to get IPF
idiopathic pulmanory fibrosis old men
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how do we diagnose IPF
CT scan scarring on the lungs ratio of FEV1 and FVC is above 70 (unlike COPD) both have decreased
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what is IPF
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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how do we treat IPF
pulmanory rehab anti-fibrotics e.g. Pirfenidone (anti-fibroblast activity with effect on survival & lung function) when FVC<80% Nintenadib (anti-fibroblast FVC 50-80%)
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what is EAA
extrinsic allergic alveolitis within ILD Classical triggers Occupation – Baker Farmer Moulds, carpenters
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what are common triggers for EAA
extrinic allergic alveolitis Classical triggers Occupation – Baker Farmer - BIRDS Moulds, carpenters
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a patient has fibrosis on the lungs and owns lots of pets, what are they likely to have
ILD caused by EAA - extrinisic allergic alveolitis
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how do we treat EAA
remove allergen, avoidance steroid use possible bisphosphonates
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what is sleep apnea
daytime sleepiness due to flucuating oxygen levels through the night, making patient not sleep well and be tired through the day cessation of flow for 10 seconds
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what is sleep hypopnea
reduction of flow for 10 seconds by 30% <
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compare sleep apnea and hypopnea
apnea = cessation of flow for 10 seconds hypopnea = reduction in flow for 10 seconds of 30%
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what are the three types of sleep apnea
OSA - obstructive sleep apnea = over weight central sleep apnea = miscommunication from brain mixed sleep apnea
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what is OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
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what are risk factors for OSA
obstructive sleep apnea neck > 17inch men 2/3x more risk age Cranio-facial & upper airway abnormalities e.g short mandible, tonsillar/adenoid hypertrophy, wide craniofacial base
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what is the cause of OSA and how does this effect the body
soft tissues in the back of the throat e.g. soft palate too big or flappy causing local airway blockage disrupted oxygen levels through the night, drop by 4% the brain stays more awake and doesnt rest proerallyt
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how can we measure tiredness and how can this alter life
Epworth Sleepiness Score can diagnose OSA high score = loss of driving liscence
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how might we diagnose sleep apnea (3)
pulse oximetry drop between 10-15% during night (4% = brain awakens) Epworth sleepiness score polysomnography (gold standard)
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wha
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how can we differentiate OSA and central sleep apnea
if overweight or not polysomnography : if nose moves, OSA, if nose doesnt move, central as brain isnt telling body to ventilate
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compare pulse oximetry and polysomnography
PO: cheap, easy, measures oxygen drops 4% is supicios, 10-15% drop = sleep apnea, use at home Polysomnography: differentiate OSA and CSA, nose, leg and eye movement detected, expensive and requires hospital admission,
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how do we treat sleep apnea (4)
weight loss/ lifestyle change Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) Pharmocotherapy & surgery?
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what is CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure Delivery of constant pressure by face/nasal mask Abolition of apneas/hypopneas with improvement in oxygen saturation Very effective Adherence variable Essential for 4 hours a day to maintain licence validity
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if CPAP doesn't effectively work against OSA, what else can we do
MAD - mandibular advancement device keeps back of airway open adherence is key
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how do SABAs work
short acting beta agonist Increase in cAMP with reduction in cell Ca2+ leading to relaxation of smooth muscle Immediate bronchodilation 4-6hour duration
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what do we use SABA for
asthma and COPD immediate releif
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what are the side effects of SABA (4)
Increased HR & palpitations Tremor Hypokalaemia Headache Nervousness
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what should not be used asa monotherapy for asthma
LABAs long acting beta agonists can cause cardiac death
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why might SAMA be better than SABA
less side effects only used for COPD, not really used for asthma
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what is the mainstay drug for asthmatics
inhaled corticosteroids no immediate effect protection over time
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what are some side effects of ICS
Oral candida Voice change Risk of skin bruising, bone mineral density change and cataracts with high dose
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what is a common ICS medication
beclomethasone
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when is prednisolone used for respiratory treatment
oral steroid used in acute exaccerbations of asthma or chronically in eosinophilic asthma
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side effects of oral steroids
body weight increase BP increase infection risk increase catarax increase blood glucose increase
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what is CO2 drive
in healthy individuals, chemoreceptors detect high CO2 and increase breathing rate to expel CO2
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what happens to CO2 drive in COPD patients
body looses ability to detect CO2 = breathing increase more CO2 remains the the body hypoxic drive takes over = oxygen --> breathing
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why would oxygen be dangerous to give to an exacerbating COPD patient
they may have a hypoxic drive this means that oxygen chemoreceptors control breathing high oxygen may = reducing RR = death
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what is normal RR and when would we detect an acute asthma attack
normal = 18 (30-40 at exertion) asthma attack = >25
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compare a peak flow monitor and spirometer
PFM = detects PEF = speed of expiration Spirometer = detects PEF, FEV1 and FVC much more diagnostic
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what is normal FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC
normal FEV1 and FVC = >80 normal FEV1/FVC = >70
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what is the relevance of an asthma patient having history on ITU
ITU is intensive treatment unit where there is multiple organ failure and ventilation sign of severe life threatening asthma
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compare HDU and ITU
ITU = multiple organ failure = more severe HDU = higher dependency unit = single organ failure
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how might anxiety link to asthma
anxiety leads to stress stress supresses the immune system stress acts as a agrevator for asthma attacks
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why might anaesthetic cause an episode of asthma attack
asthma is often atopic = caused by allergens if pt is allergic to anaesthetic agent e.g. lidocaine/adrenaline causes immune response and mast cell degranulation leading to bronchospasm and restricted airways and wheeze adrenaline can also cause palpitations and SOB which may cause asthma attack
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why might stress cause worsened asthma (4)
you’re more likely to react to your usual asthma triggers, including colds and respiratory infections, have worse symptoms, or your asthma may feel harder to manage you get angry more easily and anger is an emotional asthma trigger you may drink or smoke more, which can put you at more risk of asthma symptoms it’s harder to stick to your medicine routine. stress might cause panic attacks = SOB
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how do we manage any acute attack
ABC - airway, breathing, circulation
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if a pt has an asthma attack, what do we do in the dental surgery
ABC use a spacer and blue salbutamol SABA inhaler and give 2 puffs every 2 minutes high flow oxygen at 15L/min
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what 2 relivers could be given in an asthma attack
salbutamol = SABA Ipratropium bromide = Anticholinergic (acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter used to constrict bronchial smooth muscle)
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give 4 indications of asthma attack
wheeze PEF peak flow less than 50% (predicted) (life threatening if PEF < 33%) Cannot complete sentences RR > 25 HR > 110
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what HR and RR is indicative of asthma attack
RR > 25 HR > 110
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what PEF measure indicats asthma attack and what rate is life threatening
PEF peak flow less than 50% (predicted) (life threatening if PEF < 33%)
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why do we only give 2 puffs of salbutamol in acute asthma
pt is primarily low on oxygen if we give too much salbutamol, they wont get enough oxygen and become hypoxic
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what rate of oxygen can we give for ventilation
15L/min
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what is a nebuliser
looks like oxygen mask but with a well before the mouthpiece where liquid medication is atomised and enters with high flow oxygen e.g. salbuatmol or Ipratropium bromide
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what would be hospital treatment of asthma attack
Nebuliser with high flow oxygen salbutamol 5mg and Ipratropium bromide 0.5mg (releiver) Prednisolone 40mg (prevent late T cell response)
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if nebulisers don't work in a hospital environment, what can be given as a last resort to asthma attack pt (2)
Aminophylline can cause arrhythmias Magnesium in form magnesium sulphate
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how much stronger is the salbutamol given in hospital vs 2 puffs of inhaler
5mg given in hospital is 50x more than given in 2 puffs 2.5x more absorption due to being in a sealed circuit 125 x
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what is prednisolone given for in asthma attacks
preventative oral steroid after asthma attacks, we get a delayed T cell response causing another acute attack 24 hours later prednisolone prevent this occuring
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is it safe to give a severe COPD patient high flow oxygen
yes may be acting on hypoxic drive this means that CO2 drives ventilation, so oxygen reduces ventilation however this takes 4 hours to set in, so safe to give for 4 hours also 0.5% of chronic bronchitis patients have hypoxic drive
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list 5 things that can cause asthma attack
Stress Allergens/Triggers e.g. pollen Exercise Aspirin/Ibuprofen Cigarette smnoke
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how many deaths of TB have occured in the past 200 years
1 billion
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what are the three groups of mycobacterium
MTB - Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Bacteria non-tuberculosis mycobacterium Non - cultivable (not able to grow on agar) - only M.Leprae
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what makes M.Leprae different to other mycobacteria
non-cultivable, cannot be grown on agar. must be grown in a living organism
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describe the staining, oxygen dependency and morphology of M. Tuberculosis (4)
Gram positive bacillus rod with a kink in the middle Ziehl-Neelsen acid fast positive Aerobic and non-motile
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describe how the structure of M.Tb affects its staining (2)
cell wall contains large single peptidoglycan wall = gram positive very high lipid content with mycolic acids in the cell wall make mycobacteria resistant to gram stain = Ziehl-Neelsen acid fast positive
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why can M. Tuberculosis survive in harsh environments
very high lipid mycolic acid content waxy cell wall resistant to low pH and can survive in macrophages
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what is the replication time of M. Tuberculosis
15-20 hours
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what 3 consequences come of the replication rate of M. Tuberculosis being slow
Slow growth in humans = gradual onset Slow growth in culture = slow diagnosis Slow response to treatment = 6-9 months
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how many people are expected to be carrying TB
1 in 4
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explain primary tuberculosis (2)
Initial contact made by alveolar macrophages in the lungs Bacilli taken in lymphatics to hilar lymph nodes (central lung)
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what is latent tuberculosis and how is it detectable
no clinical signs there is detectable CMI to TB on tuberculin skin test
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explain how latent tuberculosis occurs (3)
macrophages cause granulomas to form if CD4 cells are present and good INF-gamma levels good granulomas stay formed and bacteria is kept separate preventing infection into tissue
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which part of the lung is likely to get a pulmonary TB
In apex of lung there is more air and less blood supply (fewer defending white cells to fight)
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what is a primary TB complex composed of (3)
granuloma Lymphatics Lymph nodes
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what is the major cell type invovled in killing M. Tb and what is the active protein
CD4 T cells generate INF-gamma to induce macrophage intracellular killing
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why is TB the leading cause of death in HIV patients (3)
TB is mainly combated by the immune system through CD4 cells producing INF-gamma to induce macrophage intercellular killing HIV hides in and destroys CD4 cells
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what inflammatory marker do CD4 cells produce to kill TB and how does it work (2)
IFN-gamma induces intracellular killing within macrophages
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what is the major histological marker of TB
granuloma formation
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what would we find inside a TB granuloma (6)
Large Foamy macrophages form Highly stimulated macrophages become epithelioid cells Some macrophages fuse with each other to form giant multinucleated cells - ‘langerhans giant cells’ T cells infiltrate mycobacterial lesion Angiogenesis occurs to get a blood supply Fibroblasts laid down around granuloma to ‘wall off’
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how is a TB granuloma walled off from the tissues surrounding
fibroblasts produce collagen around the granuloma
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what three changes to macrophages might we see in a granuloma
Large Foamy macrophages Highly stimulated macrophages become epithelioid cells Some macrophages fuse with each other to form giant multinucleated cells - ‘langerhans giant cells’
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what three changes to macrophages might we see in a granuloma
Large Foamy macrophages Highly stimulated macrophages become epithelioid cells Some macrophages fuse with each other to form giant multinucleated cells - ‘Langerhans giant cells’
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what are the two fates of a TB granuloma
stay stable = dormant TB burst and collapse = depletion = TB infection
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what two inflammatory mediators stabalise TB granulomas
IFN-gamma TNF-alpha
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what can lead to granuloma depletion in latent TB (2)
CD4 disease e.g. HIV = reduced IFN-gamma TNF-alpha reduction e.g. in arthritis treatment
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what is the result from TB granuloma depletion (2)
in the lungs this can result in formation of a cavity full of live mycobacteria and eventual disseminated disease (consumption)
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what is the average risk of granuloma depletion in TB cases
first 2 years = 10% increased by 0.1% each year
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what are risks of developing infection from latent TB
age = young or elderly immunocompromised intensity of exposure malnutrition (CD4 depletion) on arthritis TNF-alpha medication HIV = reduced CD4 = reduced INF-gamma
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what are the three ways of diagnosing TB
PCR - best way solid or liquid cultures + ziehl-neelsen acid fast positive Tuberculin skin test
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what are some disadvantages = of culture diagnosis of TB
very slow growth must sterilise off other bacteria doesn't determine strain e.g. resistance
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what is the best way to diagnose TB and why
PCR fast, doesn't rely on replication identifies strain and resistance to antibiotics
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explain the tuberculin skin test (4)
even if a patient is latent TB will have increased hypersensitivity to tuberculin protein purified protein injected intra-dermally hypersensitivity reaction = swell and red
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what are the four first line antibiotics for TB
Standard therapy isoniazid (INH) Rifampicin Pyrazinamide Ethambutol x 2 months followed by rifampicin for 4 month
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what injected broad spectrum drugs are used as second line treatment for TB
Fluoroquinolones Injectable agents e.g. streptomycin Prothionamide may be used if resistance
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what is DOTs and how does it work
directly observed treatment. Combine drugs and management. This is where we watch TB patients take medications to ensure complience.
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what side effects are there from first line antibiotics for TB (3)
Hepatotoxicity (INH, RIF, PZA) - cannot drink at all Peripheral neuropathy with INH (give vit B6 to protect) Optic neuritis (ETH)
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what supplement is given with standard therapy isoniazid
first line treatment for TB vitamin B6 to protect peripheral neuropathy
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why are there usually high side effects to TB treatment
very long treatment multiple drugs used at the same time
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how long is TB treatment generally
6-9 months
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what four ways of antibiotic resistant are found in TB
Drug inactivation by MTB producing beta-lactamase breaking down any beta lactam antibiotic Drug titration = bacteria overproduce the target receptor to dilute Alteration of drug target by mutation Altered Cell envelope = increased permeability and drug efflux = pumping the drug out
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how does a mutation in the 22aa region of rpoB cause problems with treatment of TB (2)
disrupts mechanism of Rifampicin = resistant induces mutation-prone, non-regulated replication = more likely to get mutations and more resistance
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mutations in KatG affect which TB treatment
Isoniazid needed to activate the anti-biotic to be able to inhibit metabolism
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what anti-TB drug would amutaiton in pncA
Pyrazinamide needed for activation
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what is XDR-TB (2)
extremely drug resistance tuberculosis where a strain is resistant to the 4 first line treatments of TB 6% of strains
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how many TB strains are XDR-Tb
6%
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how do we treat XDR-Tb
BPal Regimen Bedaquiline: inhibits ATP synthase Pretomanid Linezolid all oral pill 6 months
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what is TDR-Tb
totally drug resistant tuberculosis no solution as of yet
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If a pt is on the BPal Regimen, what are they being treated for
XDR-Tb extremely drug resistant tuberculosis