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The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
The idiopathic interstitial ... pneumonias (IIPs ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD ... #Findings #RadiologyAssistant
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
., chronic interstitial ... pneumonitis ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... ↑ ESR, CRP BAL ... pneumonitis
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
Exam 53-year-old ... and laboratory evaluation ... confirmed a diagnosis ... Woltmans #Signs #PhysicalExam ... Delayed #Clinical #Video
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) on Bronchoscopy 
BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE is a technique used in bronchoscopy for several diagnostic
— Infection — Diagnosing ... Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis ... often not helpful) Interstitial ... Lung Diseases (ILDs ... This is a video
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Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP, earlier named Hamman Rich Pneumonitis) is a rare idiopathic lung disease characterized
Acute interstitial ... named Hamman Rich Pneumonitis ... suggestive of the diagnosis ... AcuteInterstitialPneumonia #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
capillaries and interstitial ... during clinical evaluations ... lying down (Fox et al ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... #differential #diagnosis