1976 results
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Exposure-Related ILD (a.k.a. extrinsic allergic alveolitis): 
 • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Farmer's lung, Bird
• Idiopathic pulmonary ... pneumonia (COP), Respiratory ... interstitial pneumonia (AIP ... Acute, Chronic • Pulmonary ... #differential #pulmonary
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
reduction in ATP ... pathway away from ATP ... Respiratory muscle ... production of ATP ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
Lung Volumes and Capacities

The amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during
with maximal inspiratory ... volume is the inspiratory ... The expiratory reserve ... The inspiratory ... Capacities #Capacity #Pulmonary
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
the result of air ... predominance: Respiratory ... predominance: UIP ... Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Respiratory ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung diseases

LIP: lymphoid interstitial pneumonia. NSIP: nonspecific interstitial pneumonia. OP: organizing pneumonia.
lung diseases LIP ... I-JIP: usual interstitial ... AIP: acute interstitial ... Comparison #Table #Pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function ... and expiratory ... “scooped out” expiratory ... “scooped out” expiratory ... FlowVolume #Loops #pulmonary
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
, PEEP Peak Inspiratory ... Pressure (PIP): ... Airway Resistance: PIP ... airway resistance) Inspiratory ... Pathophysiology #Pulmonary
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
centrilobular emphysema - Respiratory ... is seen in: - UIP ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Clinical Examination of the Respiratory System

#Respiratory #PhysicalExam #Pulmonary #Diagnosis #Signs #Assessment #Examination
Examination of the Respiratory ... System #Respiratory ... #PhysicalExam #Pulmonary
Hoover's sign on Physical Exam
Paradoxical retraction of the lower intercostal spaces on inspiration
Pulmonary hyperinflation → flattening
on inspiration Pulmonary ... this occurs, the inspiratory ... Video #Breathing #Respiratory ... #pulmonary