Respiratory Medicine

Question 1

What is Caplan’s Syndrome?

Answer 1

Caplan’s syndrome is co-existence of pulmonary nodulosis and pneumoconiosis.

Question 2

What is Yellow Nail Syndrome characterised by?

Answer 2

Lymphoedema
Pleural effusions, and
Yellow discolouration of the nails.

Approximately 40% of patients also have bronchiectasis.