Respiratory

Question 1

What is the tetrad assoc with Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease?

Answer 1

1. Sensitivity to Cox 1 inhibitors (ASA)
2. Nasal Polyps
3. Asthma
4. Eosinphilic sinusitis

Question 2

What are 10 risk factors for death from asthma?

Answer 2

1. Prior sudden severe exacerbations
2. Prior intubation
3. Prior ICU admission
4. Prior hospitalization (2 or more in last year)
5. Prior ED visits (3 or more in last year)
6. Prior ED or hospital admission in the last month
7. Current use of corticosteroids or recent withdrawl
8. Difficulty perceiving severity of airflow obstruction
9. Use of > 2 MDI of ventolin per month
10. Comorbidities
11. Psychosocial problem
12. Illicit drug use (cocaine and heroin)

Question 3

What is the ddx for respiratory acidosis

Answer 3

1. Hypoventilation
2. COPD
3. Asthma
4. Drug overdose
5. OSA
6. Stroke
7. Resp fatigue