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Usual Interstitial Pneumonitits Flashcards

1
Q

What are 2 types of UIP?

A

Cryptogenic Fibrosing Alveolitis (CFA)

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

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What are the signs/symptoms of UIP?

A

Dry Cough
Dyspnoea
Cyanosis
Clubbing

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What tests show UIP?

A

CXR = Basal/Posterior diffuse consolidaiton and cysts.
Pulmonary Function Tests = Show restrictive pattern
Reduced Gas Transfer

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4
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Whats the prognosis for someone with UIP?

A

Not good.

Some are steroid responsive

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How can we treat UIP?

A

oxygen
Pulmonary Rehab.
Lung Transplant.

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6
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What are the causes for UIP?

A 
Conncetive Tissue Disease
Drug Reaction
post Infection
Industrial Exposure (asbestos)
Idiopathic.
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How does UIP occur?

A

Patchy interstitial chronic inflammation leads to fibrosis of the aleolar tissue.

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