Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

One complication associated with lung cancer is _____ due to compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve

The prognosis of pulmonary fibrosis is _____

Hint: poor/moderate/good

An acute asthma attack with _____ pCO2 indicates life-threatening asthma

Asbestosis is commonly seen in _____ workers, shipyard workers, and plumbers

Asthma presents with a _____, dyspnoea, & wheeze / chest tightness

Small cell lung cancer is mainly managed with _____

Which chemotherapy drugs most commonly cause drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis? _____

_____ is a term used to describe a range of interstitial lung diseases caused by inhalation of mineral dusts, resulting in interstitial fibrosis

Asbestosis can cause _____, a fatal complication

What is the first-line non-pharmacological management for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? _____ + pulmonary rehabilitation

Hint: lifestyle