Sports Pulmonology Flashcards
(22 cards)
what is the rate limiting step of the cardiopulmonary system for cardiovascular exercise?
cardiac output
in what type of environment is EIB more likely to ocur?
cold, dry environment
what is the underlying mechanism of why EIB occurs?
osmotic effect
when does EIB occur relative to timing of exercise?
after exercise
a patient has dyspnea and inspiratory stridor with exercise that disappears quickly after exercise, what is the diagnosis?
exercise induced laryngeal obstruction
if you suspect EIB but there is not increase in FEV1 with albuterol, what is the next diagnostic test to perform?
methacholine challenge
t/f oral glucocorticoids are banned by WADA
true
for EIB refractory to SABA , what other three medication classes can you use?
LTRA, inhaled steroid, LABA
at what intensity of exercise does exercise induced laryngeal obstruction occur?
max exertion
in what age group is EILO most common?
teenage
what is the first line management for EILO?
speech therapy/ mindfulness based approach
in a spontaneous PTX, air collects between what tissue layers?
visceral and parietal pleura
what intervention can increase recovery from spontaneous pneumothorax
oxygen 100%
what is the typical treatment for pneumomediastinum?
observation
a swimmer experiences dyspnea, cough and pink frothy sputum. what is the most likely diagnosis?
SIPE
how does the pulmonary vascular pressure change in SIPE or HAPE?
increased pulmonary vascular pressure
what lung exam finding will you find on auscultation in someone with SIPE?
rales
at what oxgen level does SIPE get diagnosed?
50%
which electrolyte is increased in the sweat of a patient with CF?
chloride
which gene is implicated/affected in CF?
CFTR
a patient experiences tachypnea, hemoptysis, shob after blunt trauma to chest. what is the diagnosis and what is the typical treatment?
pulmonary contusion, typically observation
