Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Pneumonitis vs pneumonia
A
Pneumonitis is interstitial inflammation
Pneumonia is neutrophils in airspaces with consolidation of lung (except TB)
2
Q
TB effects on lungs
A
Chronic pneumonia
Granulomatous inflammation
3
Q
Risk factors for TB
A
Chronic lung disease
HIV infection, AIDS, acute renal failure, diabetes, alcoholism, malnutrition
4
Q
Gross features/histology of TB infection
A
Caseous necrosis and cavitation
Surrounding fibrosis