Symptoms of Pulmonary Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is levodropropizine?
A
Peripheral acting cough suppressant used for subacute cough
2
Q
What is the timeline for cough being:
- Acute?
- Subacute?
- Chronic?
A
- Acute < 3 weeks
- Subacute 3-8 weeks
- Chronic >8 weeks
3
Q
Treatment for upper airway cough syndrome?
A
Antihistamines and decongestants.
Nasal steroids widely used, but poor data.
4
Q
Definition of Non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis?
A
Eosinophilic airway inflammation without bronchial hyperreactivity. Spirometry & CXR normal. Eosinophilia in sputum
Treat with ICS.
5
Q
Test used to diagnose cough hypersensitivity syndrome?
A
Capsaicin or citric acid
6
Q
Treatment of cough hypersensitivity syndrome?
A
Gabapentin, amitriptyline, dark chocolate (theobromide)
7
Q
Hemoptysis acronym BATTLECAMP
A
Bronchitis / Bronchiectasis Aspergilloma TB Tumor Lung Abscess Emboli Coagulopathy AVM, Alveolar hemorrhage, AI Mitral stenosis Pneumonia
8
Q
Definition of “massive” hemoptysis
A
> 500cc / day
