Week 7 - Lung Diseases Flashcards
1
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What’s the pathogenesis of Influenza?
A
- Viral Illness cause by the influenza virus
- Highly infectious
- Droplet Spread
2
Q
What’s the clinical representation of Influenza?
A
- High body temperature // fever
- Headaches
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue/Lethargy
3
Q
What management procedures are used for Influenza?
A
- Antibiotics
- Corticosteroids
- Humidification
4
Q
What is the Pathogenesis of Bronchiolitis?
A
- Typically caused by RSV
- Aerosol or Direct transmission
5
Q
What is the clinical representation of Bronchiolitis?
A
- Fever
- Respiratory Distress
- Cough +/- Secretions
- Auscultation Signs
- CXR may show consolidation
6
Q
What management procedures are used for Bronchiolitis?
A
- Humidification +/- Oxygen
- Ventilation Support if required
- Antibiotics
7
Q
What can Physiotherapist do for Bronchiolitis?
A
- Secretion Clearance
8
Q
What is the Pathogenesis of Pneumonia?
A
- Infection of lung parenchyma w/pathogen
- Caused by various bacteria
9
Q
What is the clinical representation of Pneumonia?
A
- Fever // Flu-like Symptoms
- Pleural Pain
- Cough (dry / productive)
- RR + HR increase
- WCC increase
- Auscultations = BBS, crackles, reduced BS
- CXR = signs of consolidation
- ABG’s = Hypoxaemia
10
Q
What management procedures are used for Pneumonia?
A
- Admission to Hosp.
- Antibiotics if bacterial
- Fluid Manag.
- Oxygen therapy
- Analgesics
11
Q
What can Physiotherapist do for Pneumonia?
A
- Secretion Clearance
- Breathing Techniques
12
Q
What is the Pathogenesis for Lung Abscess?
A
- Anaerobic Bacteria invading lung
13
Q
What is the clinical representation of Lung Abscess’?
A
- Fever // Flu-like Symptoms
- Cough w/ purulent secretions
- Haemoptysis
- Weight Loss
- CXR / CT findings = Cavity + Air-fluid level
14
Q
What management procedures are used for Lung Abscess’?
A
- Antibiotics
- Biopsy
- Surgical Intervention
15
Q
What can Physiotherapists do for Lung Abscess’?
A
- Postural Drainage (if abscess is draining)
