Notes in resp 15 occupational lung disease

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Published	08/22/2024	what is the difference between pneumoconiosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis in regards to exposure?{{c1::pneumoconiosis is non-organic; hypersensit…
Published	08/22/2024	{{c1::silicosis, berylliosis, and CWP::pneumoconiosis type(s)}} affect the {{c2::upper::upper, lower, or both?}} lobe(s)
Published	08/22/2024	{{c1::asbestosis::pneumoconiosis type(s)}} affect the {{c2::lower::upper, lower, or both?}} lobe(s)
Published	08/22/2024	{{c1::beryllium::pneumoconiosis type(s)}} affect the {{c2::upper and lower::upper, lower, or both?}} lobe(s)
Published	08/22/2024	{{c1::silicosis and CWP::pneumoconiosis type(s)}} exhibit a {{c2::nodular}} pattern on radiology
Published	08/22/2024	your patient has pleural abnormalities in the lower lung lobes on CXR. what pneumoconiosis are you concerned for?{{c1::asbestosis}}
Published	08/22/2024	what are the 3 clinical types of silicosis?{{c1::- acute/silicoproteinosis- chronic- accelerated/progressive massive fibrosis}}
Published	08/22/2024	the most common clinical type of silicosis is {{c1::chronic}}
Published	08/22/2024	accelerated silicosis typically develops in patients who show symptoms {{c1::5-15 years::how long?}} from first exposure
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has accelerated silicosis. what PFT results would support your concerns?{{c1::mixed obstructive/restrictive pattern with&nbsp…
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has accelerated silicosis. what CXR findings would support your concerns?{{c1::- bilateral upper lobe fibrotic masses- eggshe…
Published	08/22/2024	your patient is a retired construction worker. on CXR, you see hilar adenopathy and small nodules in the upper lung lobes. what are you concerned for?…
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has silicosis. when would you perform a lung biopsy?{{c1::concern for tuberculosis or malignancy}}
Published	08/22/2024	you diagnose your patient with CWP. what comorbidities are you concerned for?{{c1::- Caplan's syndrome- gastric cancer- granulatomous infections}}
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has complicated CWP. what PFT findings would support your diagnosis?{{c1::- mixed obstructive/restrictive pattern- V/Q mismat…
Published	08/22/2024	you diagnose your patient with pneumoconiosis. what vaccines do you recommend for them?{{c1::annual influenza and pneumococcal}}
Published	08/22/2024	asbestosis symptoms typically occur {{c1::10-40 years::how long?}} after exposure
Published	08/22/2024	most common findings associated with {{c2::asbestos::material}} exposure{{c1::pleural plaques / diffuse pleural fibrosispleural effusionsinterstitial …
Published	08/22/2024	your patient is a retired construction worker. you see this on CXR. what are you concerned for?
Published	08/22/2024	your patient is a retired construction worker. you see this on CXR. what are you concerned for?
Published	08/22/2024	{{c1::mesothelioma}} refers to malignancy of the {{c2::pleura or peritoneum}}
Published	08/22/2024	describe the general pathophysiology of mesothelioma{{c1::inhalation of asbestos causes cellular damage to mesothelial tissue -> tumor growth}}
Published	08/22/2024	the characteristic findings of mesothelioma are {{c1::pleuritic pain and bloody pleural effusion}}
Published	08/22/2024	the first sign of acute berylliosis is {{c1::dermatitis}}
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has acute berylliosis. what PFT findings would support your concerns?{{c1::- decreased FVC- decreased diffusion}}
Published	08/22/2024	what are the 3 factors required to diagnose berylliosis?{{c1::- history of exposure- positive BeLPT - granulomas on biopsy}}
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. what lab findings would support your concerns?{{c1::- leukocytosis- elevated ESR/CR…
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. what imaging should you order?{{c1::HRCT}}
Published	08/22/2024	you suspect your patient has chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. what imaging findings would support your concerns?{{c1::fibrotic changes in lungs: …
Published	08/22/2024	what are the types of work-associated asthma?{{c1::- immunologic- non-immunologic (irritant)}}
Published	08/22/2024	{{c1::byssinosis::lung disease}} is associated with {{c2::work in textile industry::patient history}}
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