Symptoms and Signs in Respiratory Medicine Flashcards
What happens to someone at high altitude
Central cyanosis on the summit
PaO2 at altitude is far lower than it would be on sea level
Most likely diagnosis in this patient
Asthma
Monoclonal antibody treatments for asthma
They target the Th2 pathway, targeting IL receptors
Be vaguely aware
Most likely diagnosis in this patient
COPD
Most likely diagnosis in this patient
Pulmonary Embolism
Most likely diagnosis in this patient
Pneumonia
Type i vs Type ii respiratory failure
Type i: Low O2, normal or low CO2
(normal respiratory drive, lungs unable to cope)
Type ii: Low O2, high CO2
(hypoxic respiratory drive, ie lazy brain)
Most likely diagnosis in this patient
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Clinical Features in Covid Pneumonitis
Fever
Hypoxia
Increased respiratory rate
Crackles/added breath sounds
