Term
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Definition
| Smoke, IV Drugs, Occupational, Pollution, Infection, Hypersensitivity, Alpha-1Anti-trypsin deficiency |
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Term
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Definition
Airflow Obstruction:Decreased Recoil, Intraluminal Secretions, Inflammatory Edema
Mucocilliary Damage
Sequelle: Hypoxia, Hypercapnia, Pulmonary Hypertension |
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Term
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Definition
History, PE, CXR
PFT's: Spirometry: Decrease: FEV-1, FVC
Volume: Increase:TLC ,RV, RV/TLC
DLCO: Emphysema->Decrease |
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Term
| When should a Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency be suspected |
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Definition
Never Smoked
Young
Family History
Unexplained Liver disease |
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Term
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Definition
Stable: Prevention
None-Stable: Bronchodilator-(Beta Ag, Anichol, Methylxanthine),Corticosteroid, Pulm Rehab, Long Term O2
Surgery: Bullectomy, LVRS, Transplant
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Term
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Definition
At Risk: FEV1% > 70
Mild: FEV-1 <80
ModA: FEV-1 50-80
ModB: FEV-1 30-50
Severe: FEV-1 <30 |
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Term
| How will the results of a DLCO test differ in Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis |
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Definition
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