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Occupational disease usually from certain types of dust, fungus or mold
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
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MC respiratory disease in preterm infant (26-28)
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Hyaline Membrane disease
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Deficiency of surfactant production as well as surfactant inactivation by protein leak in air spaces of premature infants
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Hyaline Membrane disease
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MC in: N. American Blacks and N. European Whites
MC in Women MC 3rd-4th decade |
Sarcoidosis
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MC from deep venous system of the lower extremity
(Illofemoral vein is MC) |
Pulmonary Embolism
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10% of all hospital deaths (or 3rd leading cause)
Very common |
Pulmonary Embolism
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Annual epidemics in fall and winter
Respiratory route; airborne; direct contact |
Influenza Virus (A&B)
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3 types of virus:
____ : infects mammals ____ : almost exclusively human ____ : Not as significant clinically |
Influenza Virus
A B C |
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Most deadly infectious disease in the US and the eighth leading cause of death.
MC pathogen = S. pneumoniae |
Community Acquired Pneumonia
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People who are hospitalized
Ventilated more than 48 hours MC organisms: S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumo, E. coli |
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (Nosocomial)
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PT w/ decreased consciousness b/c of drugs/alcohol
Seizures Tracheal or nasogastric tubes Periodontal disease/poor dental hygiene MC organisms: P. melaninogenica, Peptostreptococcus, F. nucleatum, Bacteroides |
Anaerobic/Aspiration pneumonia
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Can be extrinsic, intrinsic, drug included, occupational or exercise induced
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Asthma
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Only non-communicable dz w/increasing mortality
4th leading cause of death in US Death rate increasing in elderly men >120,000 deaths annually |
COPD
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-mostly in young children
-globally, the MC cause of acute lower respiratory infection -common cause of morbidity and mortality at the extremes of age |
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
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most commonly found in central and eastern US, east Canada, mexico, central america, south america, Africa and southeast asia.
inhalation of histoplasma capsulatum from contaminated bat droppings |
Histoplasmosis
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MC in caucasians
MC fatal autosomal recessive disease among Caucasian populations |
Cystic fibrosis
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-bacterial pneumonia and cancer are the MC causes
-reduced lymphatic drainage |
Exudative pleural effusion
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-imbalance between hydrostatic/oncotic forces
-increase in hydrostatic pressure w/CHF -decreased oncotic pressure w/hypoalbuminemia |
Transudative pleural effusion
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-CHF accounts for most......... cases
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Transudative pleural effusion
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the most common cause of pleural effusion
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congestive heart failure
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Most common in thin, tall young men
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Pneumothorax
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Caused by barotrauma to the lungs, a penetrating chest wound or can occur spontaneously
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Pneumothorax
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Occurs after working in a shipyard, in construction, as a pipe-fitter or an insulator for at least 10-20 years
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Asbestosis
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Extensive or prolonged inhalation of free silica particles
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Silicosis
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what age are most children immune to RSV ?
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2 years
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What is the "peak" age that children are infected with RSV?
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2 months
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Infection of the small airways that is usually caused by a virus. It involves bronchiole epithelial cell death, sloughing of these cells, and increased mucus production.
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RSV
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If a patient is over 2 years old and exhibiting sx of bronchiolitis what are the most likely pathogens?
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-humanmetapneumovirus
-parainfluenza virus |
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ingestion of ihaled coal dust by alveolar macrophages that leads to the formation of coal macules
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Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis
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chronic fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of inorganic dust.
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Pneumoconiosis
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The most common diagnosis among patients with interstitial lung disease
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Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia
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What is idiopathic interstitial pneumonia?
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A group of diseases with several similar histologic patterns
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disease that is caused by a mutation on chromosome 7 that encodes for CFTR protein, a complex chloride channel found in all exocrine tissues
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Cystic Fibrosis
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What is the primary reason for hospitalization in cystic fibrosis?
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pulmonary manifestations and exacerbations
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What pathogens are primarily responsible for colonizing the airways and creating problems for patients with cystic fibrosis?
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-staph aureus and Haemophilus during childhood
-pseudomonas |
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Occurs when loss of normal pharyngeal muscle tone allows the pharynx to collapse during inspiration, and upper airway obstruction
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Risk factors include:
- anatomically narrowed upper airways - ingestion of alcohol or sedatives before sleeping - nasal obstruction - hyperthyroidism - cigarette smoking - obese, middle aged man |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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What causes pulmonary HTN?
Who is pulmonary HTN most commonly seen in? |
It is idiopathic
May be genetic from BMPR2 gene mutation MC in young women |
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What is bronchiectasis?
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Structural abnormality characterized by abnormal dilation and distortion of the bronchial trees
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What two factors are required for the induction of bronchiectasis?
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1. An infectious insult
2. Impaired drainage, airway obstruction or a defect in host defense |
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What can disorders can lead to bronchiectasis?
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CF
Defective airway obstruction Young's syndrome Rheumatic and systemic diseases Pulmonary infections Smoking |
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Bronchial walls are weakened and easily collapsible, chronically inflamed and plugged w/ mucus secretions
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Bronchiectasis
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Causes of Anaerobic/Aspiration pneumonia?
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P. melaninogenica
Peptostreptococcus F. nucleatum Bacteriodes |
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Causes of CAP?
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S. pneumoniae (MC)
H. influenza S. aureus N. menigitidis M. catarrhalis M, C & K pneumoniae Legionella |
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What are the causes of HAP?
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S. aureus
P. aeruginosa K. pneumoniae E. coli |
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What viral family causes influenza?
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Orthomyxoviridae
Types A, B and C |