Pulmonary — Flashcards

_____ are a subset of restrictive lung diseases characterized by interstitial fibrosis due to occupational exposure

Charcot-Leyden crystals in sputum and Curschmann spirals (whorled mucous plugs) are seen in _____

Hint: condition

_____ causes centriacinar emphysema in upper lungs _____ causes panacinar emphysema in lower lungs

Hint: Condition

α1-antitrypsin deficiency results in _____ emphysema that is most severe in the _____ lobes of the lung.

Asbestosis = _____ lobes

Hint: upper/lower

Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma of the lung is _____ located

Silica may impair _____ and disrupt _____ formation, increasing susceptibility to TB

Silicosis may present with "_____" calcification of the hilar lymph nodes

_____ is characterized by the destruction of alveolar air sacs

_____ pulmonary edema = due to ↑ pulmonary hydrostatic pressure _____ pulmonary edema = due to ↑ pulmonary capillary permeability

Hint: Cardiogenic/Non-cardiogenic