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What is a common cause of lung abscess?
What is a common cause of lung abscess?
Which condition is often associated with recurrent bronchopulmonary infections?
Which condition is often associated with recurrent bronchopulmonary infections?
What symptom is characteristic of pulmonary tuberculosis in later stages?
What symptom is characteristic of pulmonary tuberculosis in later stages?
What is a common risk factor for Klebsiella pneumonia in alcoholism?
What is a common risk factor for Klebsiella pneumonia in alcoholism?
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Which respiratory condition is often characterized by sputum that is copious and foul-smelling?
Which respiratory condition is often characterized by sputum that is copious and foul-smelling?
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What is a common symptom of acute inflammation in laryngitis?
What is a common symptom of acute inflammation in laryngitis?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of acute bronchitis?
Which of the following is the most common cause of acute bronchitis?
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In a patient with acute bronchitis, which of the following findings is most suggestive of a bacterial etiology?
In a patient with acute bronchitis, which of the following findings is most suggestive of a bacterial etiology?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia?
Which of the following is the most common cause of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia?
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Which of the following is a characteristic finding in viral pneumonia?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in viral pneumonia?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic laryngitis?
Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic laryngitis?
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In a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which of the following is the most common cause of an acute exacerbation?
In a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which of the following is the most common cause of an acute exacerbation?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of mycoplasma and viral pneumonias?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of mycoplasma and viral pneumonias?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute bronchitis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute bronchitis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of bacterial pneumonias?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of bacterial pneumonias?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of laryngitis or chronic inflammation?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of laryngitis or chronic inflammation?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of bacterial pneumonias?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of bacterial pneumonias?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of mycoplasma and viral pneumonias?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of mycoplasma and viral pneumonias?
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Study Notes
Cough and Sputum
- Cough and sputum can be associated with various underlying conditions, including Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Klebsiella, especially in those with alcoholism, smoking, chronic bronchitis, COPD, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Acute Inflammation Laryngitis
- Characterized by chronic cough, sputum that is mucoid or postnasal drip, and may be associated with allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
Chronic Bronchitis
- Marked by chronic cough, sputum that is mucoid to purulent, and may be blood-streaked or bloody, often with recurrent wheezing and dyspnea, and a prolonged history of tobacco abuse.
Bronchiectasis
- Characterized by chronic cough, sputum that is purulent, often copious and foul-smelling, and may be blood-streaked or bloody, with recurrent bronchopulmonary infections and possibly coexisting sinusitis.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- Cough, which may be dry or with mucoid or purulent sputum, and may be blood-streaked or bloody, with anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, fever, and night sweats, and often with no symptoms early on.
Lung Abscess
- Characterized by sputum that is purulent and foul-smelling, and may be bloody, often from aspiration pneumonia, with fever and infection from oral anaerobes and poor dental hygiene, and may have dysphagia or an episode of impaired consciousness.
Asthma
- Cough, which may be with thick mucoid sputum, especially near the end of an attack, with episodic wheezing and dyspnea, but cough may occur alone, and often with a history of allergies and nocturnal episodes.
Diffuse Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Abnormal and widespread infiltration of cells, fluid, and collagen into interstitial spaces between alveoli, with many causes, and progressive dyspnea that varies in its rate of development with the cause.
Pneumonia
- Infection of lung parenchyma from the respiratory bronchioles to the alveoli, with an acute illness, and the timing varies with the causative agent.
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
- Leakage of air into the pleural space through blebs on the visceral pleura, with resulting partial or complete collapse of the lung, and sudden onset of dyspnea.
Acute Pulmonary Embolism
- Sudden occlusion of part of the pulmonary arterial tree by a blood clot that usually originates in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis, with sudden onset of tachypnea, dyspnea, and anxiety with hyperventilation.
Anxiety with Hyperventilation
- Overbreathing, with resultant respiratory alkalosis and a fall in arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), and episodic, often recurrent.
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Test your knowledge on respiratory infections commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Klebsiella. Explore symptoms such as chronic cough, mucoid sputum, postnasal drip, and conditions like chronic bronchitis and allergies.
