what are the risk factors Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma (triggers)
A
Infection
Diurnal variation (mood)
Exercise
Animals
Cold/damp
Dust
2
Q
COPD
A
smoking
previous resp infection
occupational exposure to dust
Genetics
3
Q
Pulmonary Embolism
A
Immobility Recent surgery Long haul flights Pregnancy Hormone therapy with oestrogen Malignancy Polycythaemia Systemic lupus erythematosus Thrombophilia
4
Q
Pneumothorax
A
Men
chest injury e.g. stabbing
smoking
genetics
previous pneumothorax
5
Q
Pleural Effusion
A
pre-existing lung damage
smokers
cancer
alcoholics
6
Q
lung cancer
A
Cigarette smokers
Occupational/industrial eg asbestos, uranium, arsenic
Radiation eg in mines with radon
M>F
Genetics - EGFR, KRAS,
ALK (in never smokers)
7
Q
Pneumonia
A
asthma
COPD
smoking
weakened immune system
being hospitalised
young or old
