Respiratory 2 Flashcards
Diagnosis (4 cards)
1
Q
Causes of raised Carbon monoxide transfer factor TLCO
A
asthma, haemorrhage, left-to-right shunts, polycythaemia
2
Q
Dyspnea, obstructive pattern in rheumatoid arthritis
A
Bronchiolitis obliterans
3
Q
High altitude cerebral oedema
A
decent and dexamethasone
4
Q
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A
progressive shortness of breathe and fine crackles on auscultation. CXR - small peripheral opacities in the lower zones
