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Acute Bronchitis
self-limiting lower respiratory tract infection, most common cause of cough…
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Allergic Rhinitis
Rhinitis, also known as coryza, is irritation and inflammation of…
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ALTITUDE AND LUNG DISEASE
Disorders associated with altitude can happen in healthy travellers, usually…
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Asbestos-related
THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT DISEASES RELATED TO ASBESTOS EXPOSURE 1.…
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Aspiration Pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia AUGUST 12, 2023 RESPIRATORY 0 COMMENTS Term Definition Is antibiotic…
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Asthma – adolescents (12 years and over)
Key Points – from RCH and Asthma guidelines 2.0 Background…
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Asthma – child aged 1–5 years
gathered from https://www.asthmahandbook.org.au/ -v2.0 Asthma in children is defined clinically…
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Asthma – likelyhood
gathered from https://www.asthmahandbook.org.au/ -v2.0 Checking Whether Current Symptoms Are Due…
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Asthma – Primary School-Aged Children (6-11 Years)
Managing Asthma in Children Overview Children aged 0–12 months: Children…
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Bronchietasis
defined as a pathological diagnosis typically confirmed by radiology. Defined…
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Bronchiolitis
Overview VIRAL INFLAMMATION OF THE BRONCHIOLES produces small airway obstruction…
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Coalworker’s pneumoconiosis:
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COPD
Definition Risk factors Symptoms and Signs Investigations (https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-clinical-care-standard/information-clinicians) Pharmacological Management…
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cough
Most likely: Not to be missed: Spasmodic Cough, Paroxysmal cough,…
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Coughing, Wheezy and Stridulous Children
LRTI vs URTI – Key Learning Points Pneumonia in Children…
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CXR interpretation
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Dustmite, Pet dander, Mould, Pollen Minimisation
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Dyspnoea
Airways disease Chronic bronchitis and emphysema Asthma Bronchiectasis Cystic fibrosis…
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Extrinsic allergic alveolitis
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Flying And Lung Disease
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Glandular fever (EBV)
clinical features of acute EBV infection Adolescent infectious mononucleosis Clinical…
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Goodpasture’s Syndrome
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Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)
affect the lung interstitium, i.e. the space between the alveolar…
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Lung Abscess
Definition: Severe localised suppuration of lung associated with cavity formation…
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer in Australia Causes Types Methods of spread Clinical:…
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Lung Function Test results
Normal Results Definition: All measured parameters are within the normal…
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National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)
Australia National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) ✅ Eligibility Criteria…
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Nonallergic Rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Causes Risk Factors Associated Conditions Differentials Symptoms: Adults Symptoms: Children…
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Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)
Epidemiology Pathophysiology Symptoms Physical Exam Findings Clinical features associated with…
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Pertussis / Whooping Cough
Assessment Catarrhal Phase (1-2 weeks, sometimes as short as a…
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Pneumoconiosis
“dust diseases” – non neoplastic reaction of lungs to inhaled…
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Pneumonia
Overlapping Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia and Acute Bronchitis Pneumonia…
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Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax Classification Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) Secondary Pneumothorax Symptoms Signs…
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Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis In Children
Is an infective cause of chronic wet cough lasting longer…
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Pulmonary embolus
Types Common clinical features of pulmonary embolism RISK FACTORS Major…
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Pulmonary Function Tests
Flow Volume Loops, before and after bronchodilator Flow volume loops…
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Restrictive lung diseases
Definition and Characteristics: Classification of Causes: Causes of pulmonary fibrosis…
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Sarcoidosis
Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Histopathology History and Physical Evaluation Treatment /…
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Scuba Diving And Lung Disease
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Siderosis
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Silicosis
↑ Risk of developing lung cancer
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Sinusitis
Overview: Prevalence: Anatomy: Paranasal Sinuses: Mucociliary System: Pathophysiology: Diagnostic criteria…
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Spirometry
Recommendations for Spirometry Asthma Indications for Spirometry: COPD Indications for…
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Stridor Differentials
Stridor: History Examination Age Frequency Tests Management Croup Associated…
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Systemic Diseases Involving Lung
“Collagen-vascular” or “connective tissue” diseases commonly involve lung and typically…
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Tuberculosis
Etiology: Epidemiology in Australia: Transmission: Risk Factors for Infection: Risk…
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)
Introduction: Etiology: Risk Factors: Pathophysiology: Influenza: Common Cold: Differentials History…
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Walking’ Pneumonia (Mycoplasma pneumoniae) for GPs
https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-do-gps-need-to-know-about-walking-pneumonia 12 Jul 2024 Overview: Transmission: Symptoms: Complications: Diagnosis: Treatment:…