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What are the characteristics of asthma symptoms (wheeze, breathlessness, chest tightness and cough)?

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Worse at night and early morning
In response to exercise, cold air, and allergen exposure
In response to aspirin or beta blockers
Occur apart from colds

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What is the pathophysiology behind asthma?

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Reversible obstructive airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-responsiveness

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Describe the wheeze of asthma.

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High pitched
Polyphonic
Expiration

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What should a GP do if there is a high probability of asthma?

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Move to a trial of treatment and reassess in 2-3 months

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How is asthma diagnosed?

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Spirometry: changes in PEFR or FEV1 10 minutes after bronchodilator
>12% improvement in lung function

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What is the treatment of asthma?

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1) SABA
2) ICS + SABA
3) LTRA, ICS + SABA
4) LABA, ICS + SABA
5) MART
6) MART, ↑dose ICS within the MART
7) MART, ↑dose ICS/theophylline

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How do short acting beta agonists such as salbutamol or terbutaline work?

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Act on beta-2 adrenoreceptor –> smooth muscle relaxation –> dilation of bronchial passages

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How do inhaled corticosteroids such as beclomethasone dipropionate or budesonide work?

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Reduce chronic inflammation and decreases reactivity of the airways

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What are the indications of an inhaled corticosteroid?

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Beta agonist being used >2 times per week
Symptoms disturb sleep >1 week
Exacerbation in last 2 years
All children with new diagnosis should be started on ICS.

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How do leukotriene receptor antagonists such as Montelukast work?

What are leukotrienes?

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Block the action of leukotriene D4 in the lungs –> decreases inflammation and relaxes smooth muscle

Leukotrienes are an immune molecule which promote bronchoconstriction, inflammation, microvascular permeability, and mucous secretion.

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How do long acting beta agonists such as salmeterol and formoterol have a longer lasting effect?

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Addition of a long lipophilic side chain that binds to an exosite on adrenergic receptors, allowing the active part of the molecule to continuously bind and unbind.

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What is the condition characterised by partially reversible obstructive lung disease, associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to noxious particles or gases?

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COPD

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Define airflow obstruction in COPD.

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Reduced post bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio (less than 0.7)

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What are the symptoms of COPD?

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Asymptomatic in early stages

Exertional dyspnoea, chronic cough, regular sputum production, frequent winter bronchitis, wheeze.

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What are the signs of COPD?

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Cachexia
Hyperinflated chest
Pursed lip breathing
Use of accessory muscles
Paradoxical movement of lower ribs
Wheeze/quiet breath sounds
Peripheral oedema
Cyanosis
Raised JVP
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What is the main respiratory drive in COPD?

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Hypoxia (rather than PaCO2)

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How is COPD diagnosed?

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Stage 1 mild: FEV1 >80% predicted
Stage 2 moderate: FEV1 50-79% predicted
Stage 3 severe: FEV1 30-49% predicted
Stage 4 very severe: FEV1 <30% predicted (or less than 50% with respiratory failure)

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What other investigations are required in COPD?

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CXR
FBC
BMI
Alpha-antitrypsin if early onset, family history, or minimal smoking

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Which vaccinations do COPD patients receive?

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Pneumococcal and influenza

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What is the management of stable COPD?

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1) SABA/SAMA (salbutamol or ipratropium)
* assess steroid responsiveness*
2) YES: ICS + LABA (+SABA) NO: LABA + LAMA (+SABA)
3) LABA + LAMA + ICS (+SABA)

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What is a SAMA?

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Short acting antimuscarinic

Ipratropium

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What is a LAMA?

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Long acting antimuscarinic

E.g. tiotropium or glycopyrronium bromide

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What are the indications for oxygen in COPD?

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FEV1<30%
Cyanosis
Polycythaemia
Peripheral oedema
Raised JVP
Saturations <92%
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What is the management of an exacerbation of COPD?

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Increase dose/frequency of SABA
Prednisolone 30mg OD 7-14d
Salbutamol/ipratropium nebs

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What are the most common causes of infective exacerbations of COPD?
Rhinovirus Influenza Adenovirus Bacterial - Hib, strep pneumoniae
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If bacterial exacerbation of COPD is suspected (purulent sputum, signs of consolidation), which antibiotics should be prescribed?
Amoxicillin | Doxycycline
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What is the cause of cystic fibrosis?
Mutation in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene on chromosome 7 Delta F508 mutation
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What is the pathophysiology of CF?
CFTR: ATP responsive chloride channel so does not absorb chloride ions, which remain in the lumen and prevent sodium absorption. High sodium sweat, pancreatic insufficient, reduce mucociliary clearance in the airway
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What are the symptoms of CF
``` Recurrent LRTI with chronic sputum production Bowel obstruction with meconium ileus Rectal prolapse Nasal polyps Bronchiectasis Male infertility ```
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Why are males with CF infertile?
Congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens
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What are the signs of CF?
Finger clubbing Crackles and wheeze FEV1 shows obstruction
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How is CF diagnosed?
Immunoreactive trypsinogen on Guthrie test Sweat testing chloride >60mmol/L, lower sodium (pilocarpine) Molecular genetic testing ard X-Ray/CT - opacification of the sinuses Stool elastase for pancreatic insufficiency
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How is CF treated?
Twice daily chest physiotherapy Regular physical exercise Prophylactic antibiotics
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How are the following treated in CF: 1) Nasal polyps 2) Pancreatic insufficiency 3) Thickened mucus
1) nasal steroids/polypectomy 2) pancreatic enzymes 3) rhDNAse or mannitol dry powder
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What are the indications of azithromycin in CF?
As an immunomodulator: deteriorating lung function, repeated exacerbations
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What are the complications of CF?
Bronchiectasis | Cor pulmonale
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When does respiratory failure occur?
Disease of the heart or lungs leads to hypoxia +/- hypercapnia
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What is Type 1 respiratory failure and what are the causes?
Hypoxia <8kPa and normal/low PaCO2 COPD, pneumonia, p.fibrosis, asthma, PE, ARDS, bronchiectasis
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What is Type 2 respiratory failure and what are the causes?
Hypoxia <8kPa and hypercapnia (PaCO2>6kPa) COPD, asthma, myasthenia, polio, head/neck injuries, pulmonary oedema
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What are the symptoms of respiratory failure?
``` S+S of underlying cause Confusion and reduced GCS Tachycardia and arrhythmias from hypoxia and acidosis Cyanosis Polycythaemia if long standing hypoxia ```
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How is respiratory failure diagnosed?
ABG CXR FBC
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How is respiratory failure treated?
ICU and resuscitation oxygen (unless patients rely on their hypoxic drive. elevation of PaO2 may reduce ventilation rate so Co2 rises dangerously) Assisted ventilation
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What is a pneumothorax?
Collection of air in the pleural cavity resulting in collapse of the lung on the affected side
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What is a tension pneumothorax?
Pleural pressure > alveolar pressure | Air passes through the valve on inspiration, but cannot escape on exhalation
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What are the causes of primary pneumothoraces?
Rupture of subpleural bleb and bullae Penetrating chest wound Lung biopsy Thoracic endometriosis
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What are the signs and symptoms of tension pneumothoraces?
Sudden pain, dyspnoea, sweating, cyanosis, hypotension Trachea deviated away from collapse, hyperresonance on percussion, reduced breath sounds
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How is a pneumothorax diagnosed?
Erect CXR in inspiration
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What is the treatment of a tension pneumothorax?
Tension: needle decompression mid clavicular line, 2nd IC space.
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What is the treatment of a normal pneumothorax (if short of breath)?
<1cm: admit, give oxygen, review in 24h 1-2cm: aspirate >2cm: insert chest drain (anterior/mid axillary line, 5th IC space)
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What is the safe triangle of chest drain insertion?
Latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, line superior to the nipple, and apex at the axilla.
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What are the types of pulmonary fibrosis?
Replacement fibrosis secondary to lung damage Focal fibrosis in response to irritants Diffuse parenchymal lung disease which occurs in IPF and EAA.
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What are the s+s of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
``` Dyspnoea Persistent dry cough Bilateral inspiratory crackles Clubbing Systemically unwell, weight loss Extra-articular features such as arthralgia ```
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How is IPF diagnosed?
High resolution CT - pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia - honeycombing, basal predominance, reticular pattern CXR, spirometry, gas transfer
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What is the treatment of IPF?
Physiotherapy and oxygen Pirfenidone Nintedanib
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What is nintedanib?
Intracellular tyrosine kinase inhibitor antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory
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What is extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
Diffuse granulomatous inflammation of parenchyma and airways in people who have been sensitised by repeated inhalation of antigens in dusts. Hypersensitivity reaction
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Name three types of EAA and the allergen.
Farmer's lung: mouldy hay Bird fancier's lung: avian proteins Cheese worker's lung: mouldy cheese
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How does EAA present?
Acute: starts 4-8h post exposure, resolve within days. flu-like, tight chest, dry cough, dyspnoea, anorexia, crackles Chronic: gradual decrease in exercise tolerance, cyanosis, clubbing, hypoxia, PHTN.
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How is EAA diagnosed?
High resolution CT LFTs (restrictive if acute, mixed if chronic) CXR Inhalation challenge
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How is EAA treated?
Oxygen Avoid allergen Corticosteroids
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In pleural effusions, how are transudates and exudates differentiated?
Transudates: protein <30g/L Exudates: protein >30g/L If pleural protein is 25-35g/L, apply Light's criteria
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What are the causes of bloody pleural fluid (>1%)?
Malignancy Trauma PE
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Give some examples of transudate pleural effusions.
``` Heart failure Cirrhosis Hypoalbuminaemia Peritoneal dialysis Nephrotic syndrome ```
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Give some examples of exudate pleural effusions.
Pneumonia Malignancy Autoimmune disease TB
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What are the symptoms of alpha-antitrypsin deficiency?
Cirrhosis and HCC in adults Cholestasis in children Basal emphysema (COPD=apical emphysema)
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What occurs if a COPD patient is given too much oxygen?
Acute respiratory acidosis on top of chronic resp acidosis with metabolic compensation
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What are the symptoms of sarcoidosis?
``` Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy Cough Low grade/swinging fever Erythema nodosum Facial palsies Ocular problems Parotid enlargement Hypercalcaemia ```
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When stepping down asthma treatment, how should you reduce the dose of inhaled steroids?
By 25-50% at a time
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What is atelectasis?
Common post-operative complication in which basal alveolar collapse can lead to respiratory difficulty
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What occurs in lung function tests in obstructive lung disease and give examples?
FEV1 reduced FVC reduced/normal FEV1:FVC reduced Asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis
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What occurs in lung function tests in restrictive lung disease and give examples?
FEV1: reduced/normal FVC: reduced FEV1:FVC: normal/increased IPF, ARDS, kyphoscoliosis.
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What is the name of the condition characterised by permanent dilatation and thickening of the airways, secondary to chronic infection or inflammation?
Bronchiectasis
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Why does bronchiectasis develop?
``` Post-infective: TB, pneumonia, measles Immunodeficiency Cystic fibrosis Ciliary dyskinetic syndrome e.g. Kartagener's syndrome Lung cancer ```
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How is bronchiectasis diagnosed?
CXR: tramlines CT: tramlines and signet ring signs
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What are the features of Kartagener's syndrome?
Dextrocardia/situs inversus Bronchiectasis Recurrent sinusitis Subfertility
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What are the types of lung cancer?
Small cell: 15%, worse prognosis Non-small cell: usually squamous or adenocarcinoma
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Which lung cancer is not related to smoking?
Alveolar cell carcinoma/adenocarcinoma
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What are the signs and symptoms of lung cancer?
``` Persistent cough Haemoptysis Dyspnoea Chest pain Weight loss and anorexia Fixed monophonic wheeze Clubbing Hoarseness ```
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What extra features are associated with small cell lung cancer?
Ectopic ADH (hyponatraemia) or ACTH (Cushing's, hypokalaemic alkalosis) secretion
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How does squamous cell carcinoma of the lung result in hypercalcaemia?
Associated with parathyroid hormone related protein secretion
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What is acute respiratory distress syndrome?
Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema | Increased permeability of alveolar capillaries leading to fluid accumulation in the alveoli
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What are the causes of ARDS?
``` Sepsis, pneumonia Massive blood transfusion Trauma Smoke inhalation Acute pancreatitis ```
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How is occupational asthma diagnosed?
Peak flow diary = home and work
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What are the components of the CURB score?
1 point for: ``` Confusion (new, or abbreviated mental test score (AMTS) <8) Blood urea nitrogen >7mmol RR>=30 Systolic BP<90, or diastolic BP<=60 Age >=65 ```
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What is Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome? What are the symptoms?
Paraneoplastic syndrome associated with small cell lung cancer of the lung Difficulty walking and muscle tenderness from autoimmune destruction of calcium channels on the presynaptic motor neurone terminal.
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Which organisms cause atypical pneumonia (dry cough)
Legionella pneumophilia Mycoplasma pneumonia Chlamydia psittaci Coxiella burnetti
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What are the symptoms of atypical pneumonia?
Dry cough and dyspnoea Type 1 respiratory failure Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea SIADH - hyponatraemia Transient hepatitis (raised aminotransferases) Rashes (erythema multiforme, rose spots) Confusion, drowsiness (presents like meningo-encephalitis)
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How may atypical pneumonia be treated?
Rifampicin Erythromycin Tetracycline Treat as CAP until culture confirms diagnosis i.e. amoxicillin and macrolide
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What is the respiratory aspect of management of Guillain Barre syndrome?
4-6 hourly spirometry | Any significant reduction in FEV1 = assisted ventilation
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What results suggest a COPD patient is a chronic CO2 retainer?
Elevated serum bicarbonate - partial compensation for respiratory acidosis
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Hyperventilation leading to hypoxia may lead to...
Respiratory alkalosis
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Lymphoid = | Myeloid =
leucocytes | Everything else - neutrophils basophils
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2 pharmacological treatments to maintain sobriety.
Antabuse (disulfiram) - makes you feel sick when you drink | Acamprosate - stops cravings
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What are the differentials for nocturnal cough?
Asthma Congestive cardiac failure Sinusitis with post nasal drip Gastro-oesophageal reflux

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