ILD

Question 1

Gold standard for diagnosis of ILD

Answer 1

lung biopsy

Question 2

What is the hallmark of ILD?

Answer 2

scarring, inflammation and fibrosis

Progressive DOE and Non-productive cough (dry)

Question 3

What is the general CP of ILD?

Answer 3

Crackles, rhonchi, RHF, cyanosis and clubbing with advanced disease
NOT COMMON TO SEE WHEEZING AND CHEST PAIN

Question 4

What cancer a/w ILD is commonly found in the pleura?

Answer 4

mesothelioma

Question 5

hemoptysis is a/w which ILD?

Answer 5

Wegener’s Granulomatosis