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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... HRCT = high-resolution ... computerised tomography; ILD ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... on HRCT Most of ... disease comes from HRCT ... On HRCT there are ... Interstitial #Pattern #Differential
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #ChestCT #Differential
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... Nodular #Pattern #Comparison
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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on the basis of HRCT ... LowAttenuation #Differential ... #Diagram #Comparison
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
hypersensitivity pneumonitis; HRCT ... pulmonary #diagnosis #algorithm ... #HP #ILD
Causes of Chronic Pediatric Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Poor Growth
 - Non-Specific CXR
Pediatric Cough - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic #Cough #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Acute Pediatric Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Fever, No Tachypnea
 - Normal Chest Auscultation
Pediatric Cough - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Acute #Cough #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Doses for 5 Year-Old ... 0.0015 mSv 1/14th CXRs ... chest 0.02 mSv 1 CXRs ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... Testing #Study #Peds
Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
the Newborn - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Newborn - Normal CXR ... Narcosis - Abnormal CXR ... #Causes #Peds #