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Which of the following is NOT an anatomic alteration seen in the lungs in interstitial lung disease (ILD)?
Which of the following is NOT an anatomic alteration seen in the lungs in interstitial lung disease (ILD)?
- Destruction of alveoli and adjacent pulmonary capillaries
- Development of healthy alveolar sacs (correct)
- Granulomas
- Honeycombing and cavity formation
What type of occupational exposure is commonly associated with fibrocalcific pleural plaques?
What type of occupational exposure is commonly associated with fibrocalcific pleural plaques?
- Paint fumes exposure
- Pesticides exposure
- Radiation exposure
- Asbestos exposure (correct)
Which clinical manifestation is commonly observed in connective tissue diseases related ILD?
Which clinical manifestation is commonly observed in connective tissue diseases related ILD?
- Excessive bronchial secretions
- Fibrotic thickening of respiratory bronchioles (correct)
- Bronchospasm
- Honeycombing and cavity formation
What is a characteristic feature often found in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia?
What is a characteristic feature often found in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia?
Excessive bronchial secretions in ILD are primarily caused by:
Excessive bronchial secretions in ILD are primarily caused by:
Which of the following is a medication that can contribute to the development of ILD?
Which of the following is a medication that can contribute to the development of ILD?
Occupational exposure to which of the following substances can lead to fibrotic thickening of the respiratory bronchioles in ILD?
Occupational exposure to which of the following substances can lead to fibrotic thickening of the respiratory bronchioles in ILD?
'Pulmonary vasculitides' often present with clinical manifestations closely resembling:
'Pulmonary vasculitides' often present with clinical manifestations closely resembling:
'Granulomas' are commonly associated with which type of ILD?
'Granulomas' are commonly associated with which type of ILD?
