Pulmonology — Flashcards

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is an IgE-mediated type I hypersensitivity reaction that is most often seen in individuals suffering from _____ or cystic fibrosis.

_____ is a result of inhalation of the Aspergillus fumigatus fungus and presents with wheezing, fever and migratory pulmonary infiltrate

Day symptoms lasting continual/frequent and night symptoms lasting _____/week with an FEV1 of  {{c2 asthma according to severity

_____ pleural effusion may be caused by decreased oncotic pressure (e.g. nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis)

Treatment of ARDS includes mechanical ventilation with _____ and most importantly low tidal volumes

_____ is defined as a productive cough lasting > 3 months per year for > 2 years

Clinical diagnosis of asthma may be aided with _____ (PFTs) and methacholine challenge

One complication associated with lung cancer is _____, which is classically seen with adenocarcinoma

OHS, causes _____ hypoxia and hypercapnia

What is the pattern of bronchiectasis seen in Allergic bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis?_____