Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis The development of scar tissue within the lungs Clinical presentation DyspneaDry coughChest discomfort Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Fine crackles at the bases may be presentFEV1 is reducedFVC is reducedLung … [Read more...] about S2 E053 Restrictive Lung Diseases and what to avoid on your breaks.
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S2 E052 CF & why key terms aren’t enough
Bronchiectasis Irreversible thickening of the bronchial tubes caused by destruction of the tissueCauses Cystic fibrosis causes 50% of casesRecurrent infectionAutoimmune diease Recurrent pneumonia is a serious complication Clinical Presentation Chronic productive coughHemoptysisPleuritic … [Read more...] about S2 E052 CF & why key terms aren’t enough
S2 E051 COPD & Asthma (and my best advice for struggling)
Obstructive Lung Diseases Spirometry The most used pulmonary function test. It measures volume and speed of exhalation and inspiration. Total lung capacity (TLC) The volume of the lungs at maximal inflation Tidal volume The volume of air moved into and out of the lungs during normal resting … [Read more...] about S2 E051 COPD & Asthma (and my best advice for struggling)
S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE
Acanthosis Nigricans Typically occurs in African Americans Causes May be inheritedMay appear in a healthy individualMay be directly related to an underlying health issue which is usually an endocrine disorder Insulin resistant disorders are most common DM type 2PCOS Hypo or … [Read more...] about S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE
S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE
Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8 Most often have lesions on the skin surface. Typically a very slow developing illness, but in conjunction with the AIDS virus it progresses very quickly. These lesions became linked directly with AIDS during the 1980’s. Clinical … [Read more...] about S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE
