1
Q
What is Pneumonia?
A
Inflammatory condition of the lungs alvioli
2
Q
What are the signs of pneumonia?
A
Rapid shallow breaths
Unparalleled chest expansion
Dull to percussion on area of infection
Bronchial breathing
3
Q
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
A
Fever
Pluritic pain
dry cough
sputum
4
Q
What investigations are used in pneumonia?
A
Chest xray
Full blood count
erythrocyte sedimentation
5
Q
What treatments are used in pneumonia?
A
Pneumonia is self-limiting
6
Q
What treatments are used in community acquired pneumonia?
A
Antibiotics
7
Q
What is CAP?
A
Community acquired pneumonia
Respiratory
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Introduction to the Anatomy of the Lungs15
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Mechanics of Breathing12
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Asthma6
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Bronchitis7
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Emphysema8
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COPD6
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infections7
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Mononucleosis7
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Pneumonia7
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Bronchiectasis7
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Lung Cancer9
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Plural Effusion9
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Pnemothorax7
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Mesothelioma6
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Sarcoidosis9
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis7
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TB6
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Usual Interstitial Pneumontitis6
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Cystic Fibrosis6
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Sleep Apnoea8
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Respiratory Failure8
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Pulmonary Embolism6
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Pulmonary Hypertension7
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HIV6
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Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia7
