Notes in 01_Asbestos-Related Pulmonary Disease

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Asbestos-Related Pulmonary Disease}} describes {{c2::lung inflammation secondary to asbestos inhalation which includes asbestosis (progressive p…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Asbestosis}} {{c1::History of asbestos exposure}} {{c1::Chronic cough}} {{c1::Progressive shortness of breath}} {{c1::Fine crepi…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Asbestos-Induced Pleural Effusion}} {{c1::History of asbestos exposure}}{{c1::Asymptomatic}} {{c1::Pleuritic chest pain}} {{c1::…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Asbestos Pleural Malignancy}} {{c1::History of asbestos exposure}} {{c1::Weight loss}} {{c1::Haemoptysis}} {{c1::Chest pain}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Spirometry of Asbestos Pulmonary Disease shows {{c1::restrictive picture with reduced lung volume and normal FEV1/FVC}}
Published	02/10/2024	CXR of Asbestos Pulmonary Disease may show: {{c1::Pleural plaques and effusion}} {{c1::Lung lesions and unilateral effusion}}
Published	02/10/2024	Consider {{c1::malignancy}} if the patient has a history of asbestos exposure with lung lesion and unilateral effusion on CXR
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Pleural aspirate}} is an investigation used to assess the presence of malignancy in pleural effusions with a history of asbestos exposure
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Asbestosis {{c1::Smoking cessation}} {{c1::Vaccination (Pneumococcal and Flu)}} {{c1::Long term oxygen therapy (if hypoxaemia)}} {{c1::I…
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