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What is the main pulmonary function test that helps differentiate obstructive from restrictive lung disease? |
Total lung capacity (TLC)
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What would you expect pleural effusion glucose level to be in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis? |
Less than 30 mg/dl
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How do residual lung volumes and DLCO change with kyphosis compared to normal lungs?
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DLCO remains normal while residual lung volumes are increased compared to normal
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With allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), what two labs will be increased?
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IgE and peripheral eosinophils greater than 10 percent
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What is the most common presenting symptom of an individual with acute altitude sickness?
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Headaches
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