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Aetiology COPD

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Smoking

alpha-1 trypsin deficiency

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Pathology COPD

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Chronic inflammatory condition causing progressive airflow obstruction

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Symptoms COPD

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SOB, Cough, sputum, wheeze
Little diurnal variation
Weight loss, peripheral oedema

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Investigations COPD

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CXR, FBC, BMI, ECG
Spirometry - FEV1 <80%, FEV1/FVC <0.7
CO transfer
ABG

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Signs COPD

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Cyanosis, CO2 flap, decreased breathing sounds

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Treatment COPD

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Avoid RFs
SABA, LABA
Inhaled glucocorticoids
Long term oxygen - if paO2 less than 7.3/oedema

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Types of obstructive airway diseases

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Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Asthma
COPD

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What is cor pulmonale

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Pulmonary HT causing hypertrophy of LV and RHF

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Types of restrictive lung diseases

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Sarcoidosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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Pleural causes of restrictive lung disease

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Pleural effusions (fluid between visceral and parietal pleura)
Pneumothorax (accumulation of air in pleura)
Pleural thickening (scarring)
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Presentation of restrictive lung diseases

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Abnormal chest x-ray
SOB
Respiratory and heart failure
Normal FEV1/FVC ratio

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RFs for asthma

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Genetic
Occupation (paints, solder, animals, grains)
Smoking
Gender

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Pathophysiology of asthma

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Chronic reversible inflammation of airways caused by increased sensitivity leading to airway obstruction (variable)

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Symptoms of asthma

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Wheeze, SOB, Chest tightness, dry cough (nocturnal)

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Signs of asthma

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Tachypnoea, tachycardia, cyanosis, wheeze

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Investigations of asthma

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FBC, U+E, spirometry, PEFR, trial of treatment

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Treatment of asthma

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SABA, LABA, ICS, steroid tablet

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Treatment of acute asthma

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Oxygen, steroids, nebulisers

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Aetiology of Lung Cancer

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Smoking, asbestos, radon, occupational exposure, pollution, pulmonary fibrosis

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Symptoms of lung cancer

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Haemoptysis, recurrent infection, cough, SOB, pain weight loss, lump, chest pain, hoarseness

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Signs of lung cancer

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Clubbing, lymphadenopathy, Stridor, collapsed lung, reduced expansion, reduced percussion, reduced breath sounds

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Local effects of lung cancer

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Pleural effusion
Collapse 
Pneumonia
Infection
Abscess
Bronchiectasis
SVC syndrome
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Investigations of lung cancer

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CXR, bronchoscopy, biopsy, CT, PFTs, PET, sputum cytology,

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DDx of lung cancer

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Infection, lung abscess, benign tumour, granuloma, fibrosis

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Treatment lung cancer

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Surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy

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Subtypes of lung cancer

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Small cell

Non small cell - squamous cell, adenocarcinoma, large cell carinoma

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Pleural effusion aetiology

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Transudate - HF, cirrhosis, PE, hypoalbuminaemia

Exudate - SLE, TB, carcinoma, RA

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Symptoms pleural effusion

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SOB

Pleuritic chest pain

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Signs pleural effusion

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Tracheal deviation, decreased expansion, stony dull percussion, diminished breath sounds

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Investigations pleural effusion

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CXR, bronchoscopy, HRCT

Aspirate

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Treatment pleural effusion

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Underlying cause
Pluerocentesis
Chest drain

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Pneumothorax causes

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Spontaneous

Traumatic - stab wound, iatrogenic

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Symptoms pneumothorax

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Asymptomatic
SOB
Pleuritic chest pain

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Tension pneumothorax treatment

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Thoracostomy

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Treatment pneumothorax

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Aspiration or chest drain

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Investigation pneumothorax

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CF aetiology

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Genetic - AR

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Pathophysiology CF

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Abnormal Cl channels causing increased Na reabsorption causing increased viscosity secretions

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Symptoms CF

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Recurrent childhood chest infections, FTT, meconium ileum, steatorrhea

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Signs CF

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Clubbing, purulent sputum, central cyanosis, bilateral crackles

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Investigations CF

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Sweat testing, genetic testing

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Treatment CF

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Physio, antibiotics, steroids, nutritional support, transplants

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Virchow’s triad

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stasis, abnormal vessels, hypercoaguable states

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Aetiologies PE

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Immobility, trauma, recent surgery, pregnancy, malignancy

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Symptoms PE

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Dyspnoea, tachypnoea, pleuritic pain, haemoptysis, cough

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Signs PE

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Tachycardia, hypotension, increased JVP

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Investigations PE

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Bloods, ECG, V/Q scan, Doppler

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Treatment PE

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Anticoagulation, thrombolysis, oxygen

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Pulmonary hypertension pathophysiology

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increased pulmonary aftery pressure

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Aetiology PHT

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COPD, PE, Cardiac disesse

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Symptoms PHT

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SOB, fatigue, chest tightness,

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Signs PHT

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Peripheral oedema

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Investigations PHT

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CXR, ECG, PFTs, ECHO, CT chest

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Treatment PHT

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Warfarin, oxygen, diuretics, CCBS, surgery

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RFs TB

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DM, previous TB, alcohol, poor social circumstances

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Investigations TB

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Mantoux test, 3 sputum samples, CXR

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Symptoms TB

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Cough, sputum, haemoptyis, pleuritic pain, SOB, systemically unwell

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Treatment TB

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2 months rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol then 4 months rifampicin and isoniazid
Notifiy health board and contact tracing

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Side effect of rifampicin

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red-orange urine

1st and 2nd year main conditions (27 decks)

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