Pleurisy Investigations and Treatment

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Which physical examination finding is commonly observed in pleurisy?

Increased chest expansion

Increased tactile fremitus

Diminished breath sounds (correct)

Hyperresonance on percussion

What might be heard on auscultation in pleurisy if there is a concomitant illness like pneumonia?

Wheezing

Bronchial breathing

Friction rubs

Crackles (correct)

What is a common cause of pneumonia?

Excessive sunlight exposure

Overhydration

Viral infection only

Bacterial infection (correct)

What is a characteristic feature of pneumonia on imaging studies?

Segmental or multilobar involvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate treatment approach for pleurisy?

Drainage to provide symptom relief Signup and view all the answers

What can cause aspiration pneumonia?

Eating difficulties like dysphagia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of spirometry in medical respiratory investigations?

Looking for airway narrowing Signup and view all the answers

Which test may show a reduction in the presence of new or worsening respiratory disease?

Forced expiratory volume test Signup and view all the answers

What do arterial blood gases measure in relation to respiratory function?

Blood acidity and carbon dioxide levels Signup and view all the answers

Which medical investigation is better for determining the size and location of a lesion in the respiratory system?

PA & lateral CXR Signup and view all the answers

What do immunological, serological, and microbiological tests mainly look for in respiratory investigations?

Pathogens, antibodies, blood, or sputum Signup and view all the answers

Which investigation is commonly performed on most patients with suspected respiratory disease to look for fluid accumulation or lobar collapse?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallmark symptom of pneumoniae acute bronchitis?

Productive purulent cough with green/yellow sputum Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates the viral cause of acute bronchitis from the bacterial cause?

Bacterial cause has a cough that persists for several weeks post-infection Signup and view all the answers

What defines chronic bronchitis?

Persistent cough and sputum for 3 months or more Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of chronic bronchitis?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark symptom of pleurisy?

Sharp stabbing pleuritic chest pain Signup and view all the answers

What can be a possible cause of pleurisy?

Pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

What is a common hallmark symptom of asthma?

Airway hyperreactivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested management for mild asthma cases?

Home management with expected improvement within 2-3 days Signup and view all the answers

What triggers excessive narrowing of airways in asthma?

Allergens and smoking Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual onset period for asthma?

Childhood Signup and view all the answers

What role do environmental factors play in the prevalence of asthma?

A significant role Signup and view all the answers

What is a common observation in tuberculosis related to lung expansion?

Asymmetrical lung expansion Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mild/intermittent asthma from persistent/refractory asthma?

Asymptomatic periods between attacks Signup and view all the answers

Which pharmaceutical intervention is commonly used in tuberculosis treatment?

Pyrazinamide Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallmark symptom of cystic fibrosis?

Chronic daily cough Signup and view all the answers

How does mucosal overproduction in cystic fibrosis impact the body?

It impairs mucociliary escalator and increases infection risk Signup and view all the answers

What can be a potential consequence of bronchiectasis in cystic fibrosis?

Destruction and dilation of bronchi with pouching Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic disorder is characterized by excess mucosal production in the lungs, intestines, and pancreatic ducts?

Cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers