Usual Interstitial Pneumontitis

Question 1

What is Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis (UIP)?

Answer 1

Progressive scarring of lung tissue

Question 2

What are the causes of UIP?

Answer 2

Connective tissue disease
Infection
Occupational exposure

Question 3

What are the signs of UIP?

Answer 3

Creps
blue discoloration of the skin
Finger clubbing

Question 4

What are the symptoms of UIP?

Answer 4

Shortness of breath

Cough

Question 5

What are the investigations used to diagnose UIP?

Answer 5

CXR

Pulmonary function test

Question 6

What are the treatments used in UIP?

Answer 6

Corticosteroids

Smoking cessation