Restrictive Lung Disorders Flashcards
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What are two structural/skeletal causes of not being able to take a deep inhale?
Scoliosis and Ankylosing spondylitis
Severe uncorrected scoliosis can lead to death by what disorder?
Cor Pulmonale
A young man in his 20s complains of chronic low back pain and having difficulty taking in a deep breath. You take an XR and see a “bamboo spine”, what condition do you suspect?
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior depression of the chest wall that can cause lung compression and decreased lung capacity?
Pectus Excavatum
Death from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is usually caused from what consequence of the disease?
Pulmonary infection.
This is due to the fact that it targets respiratory muscles and not able to cough and clear secretions
What are the initial symptoms of ALS?
Asymmetric weakness, cramping with movement- typically in the early morning. Spontaneous twitching
How is the diagnosis of ALS made?
Electromyography showing denervation in 3 spinal regions or 2 spinal regions + bulbar musculature.
Polyradiculoneuropathy following an infective illness, inoculation, or surgical procedure.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
The main complaint of patients suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome is ….
Proximal and symmetric weakness, usually in the legs but frequently spreading to arms and face.
Which neurodegenerative lung disorder initially presents as asymmetric weakness?
Symmetric weakness?
ALS = Asymmetric GBS = Symmetric
True/False. Rapid, shallow breaths is more indicative of a restrictive disorder versus an obstructive one.
True. Patients have difficulty with expansion and filling a deep breath.
Which neurodegenerative disorder can cause ANS disturbances (tachycardia, hypo/hypertension, facial flushing, etc)?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Sensory loss is associated with which ALS or GBS?
GBS - distal paresthesias and dyesthesias are common
Which is fatal, ALS or GBS?
ALS, within 3-5 years
