15 Pulmonary Fibrosis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Define
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung condition, characterised by the progressive scarring and thickening of the lung tissue impairing respiratory function
2
Q
Most common type ?
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Idiopathic
3
Q
Most commonly diagnosed in males aged ?
A
66
4
Q
Casues and patho physio
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Mostly idiopathic , repeated injury to alveolar epithelial cells trigerring abnormal wound healing , smoking gerd all contributes herpesviruses
5
Q
Clinical
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Cough , clubbing , dyspnea , cyanosis
6
Q
Diagnosis
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Based of clinical presentation, chest xray or ct
Ct best
7
Q
Treatment
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Opiates codeine , 15-60 mg 4-6 hours
perphenidone this is an antifibrotic drug used to slow progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis reducing inflammation in the lung
