Respiratory Flashcards

1
Q

Pneumonitis vs pneumonia

A

Pneumonitis is interstitial inflammation

Pneumonia is neutrophils in airspaces with consolidation of lung (except TB)

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2
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TB effects on lungs

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Chronic pneumonia
Granulomatous inflammation

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3
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Risk factors for TB

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Chronic lung disease
HIV infection, AIDS, acute renal failure, diabetes, alcoholism, malnutrition

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4
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Gross features/histology of TB infection

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Caseous necrosis and cavitation
Surrounding fibrosis

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