30 Questions
Which physical examination finding is commonly observed in pleurisy?
Diminished breath sounds
What might be heard on auscultation in pleurisy if there is a concomitant illness like pneumonia?
Crackles
What is a common cause of pneumonia?
Bacterial infection
What is a characteristic feature of pneumonia on imaging studies?
Segmental or multilobar involvement
What is the most appropriate treatment approach for pleurisy?
Drainage to provide symptom relief
What can cause aspiration pneumonia?
Eating difficulties like dysphagia
What is the purpose of spirometry in medical respiratory investigations?
Looking for airway narrowing
Which test may show a reduction in the presence of new or worsening respiratory disease?
Forced expiratory volume test
What do arterial blood gases measure in relation to respiratory function?
Blood acidity and carbon dioxide levels
Which medical investigation is better for determining the size and location of a lesion in the respiratory system?
PA & lateral CXR
What do immunological, serological, and microbiological tests mainly look for in respiratory investigations?
Pathogens, antibodies, blood, or sputum
Which investigation is commonly performed on most patients with suspected respiratory disease to look for fluid accumulation or lobar collapse?
CT scan
What is a hallmark symptom of pneumoniae acute bronchitis?
Productive purulent cough with green/yellow sputum
What differentiates the viral cause of acute bronchitis from the bacterial cause?
Bacterial cause has a cough that persists for several weeks post-infection
What defines chronic bronchitis?
Persistent cough and sputum for 3 months or more
What is the most common cause of chronic bronchitis?
Smoking
What is the hallmark symptom of pleurisy?
Sharp stabbing pleuritic chest pain
What can be a possible cause of pleurisy?
Pulmonary embolism
What is a common hallmark symptom of asthma?
Airway hyperreactivity
What is the suggested management for mild asthma cases?
Home management with expected improvement within 2-3 days
What triggers excessive narrowing of airways in asthma?
Allergens and smoking
What is the usual onset period for asthma?
Childhood
What role do environmental factors play in the prevalence of asthma?
A significant role
What is a common observation in tuberculosis related to lung expansion?
Asymmetrical lung expansion
What distinguishes mild/intermittent asthma from persistent/refractory asthma?
Asymptomatic periods between attacks
Which pharmaceutical intervention is commonly used in tuberculosis treatment?
Pyrazinamide
What is a hallmark symptom of cystic fibrosis?
Chronic daily cough
How does mucosal overproduction in cystic fibrosis impact the body?
It impairs mucociliary escalator and increases infection risk
What can be a potential consequence of bronchiectasis in cystic fibrosis?
Destruction and dilation of bronchi with pouching
Which genetic disorder is characterized by excess mucosal production in the lungs, intestines, and pancreatic ducts?
Cystic fibrosis
Explore common medical investigations and treatments for pleurisy, including observations like asymmetrical chest expansion, diminished tactile fremitus on palpation, dullness in affected area on percussion, and diminished breath sounds or friction rubs on auscultation. Learn about additional sounds that may be present if there is a concomitant illness like pneumonia.
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