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  • Curriculum
    • Topics to cover before exams…
    • Curriculum (GPTQ)
    • RACGP Curriculum (2022)
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    • Practice Exams
    • Clinical Competency Examination (CCE)
    • KFP Public Reports
    • KFPs
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  • RESPIRATORY

    Acute Bronchitis

    self-limiting lower respiratory tract infection, most common cause of cough…

  • ENT,  IMMUNOLOGY,  NOSE,  RESPIRATORY

    Allergic Rhinitis

    Rhinitis, also known as coryza, is irritation and inflammation of…

  • RESPIRATORY

    ALTITUDE AND LUNG DISEASE

    Disorders associated with altitude can happen in healthy travellers, usually…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Asbestos-related

    THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT DISEASES RELATED TO ASBESTOS EXPOSURE 1.…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Aspiration Pneumonia

    Aspiration Pneumonia  AUGUST 12, 2023 RESPIRATORY 0 COMMENTS Term Definition Is antibiotic…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – adolescents (12 years and over)

    Key Points – from RCH and Asthma guidelines 2.0 Background…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – child aged 1–5 years

    gathered from https://www.asthmahandbook.org.au/ -v2.0 Asthma in children is defined clinically…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – likelyhood

    gathered from https://www.asthmahandbook.org.au/ -v2.0 Checking Whether Current Symptoms Are Due…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Asthma – Primary School-Aged Children (6-11 Years)

    Managing Asthma in Children Overview Children aged 0–12 months: Children…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Bronchietasis

    defined as a pathological diagnosis typically confirmed by radiology. Defined…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY

    Bronchiolitis

    Overview VIRAL INFLAMMATION OF THE BRONCHIOLES produces small airway obstruction…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Coalworker’s pneumoconiosis:

  • RESPIRATORY

    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…

  • RESP DDx,  RESPIRATORY

    cough

    Most likely: Not to be missed: Spasmodic Cough, Paroxysmal cough,…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY

    Coughing, Wheezy and Stridulous Children

    LRTI vs URTI – Key Learning Points Pneumonia in Children…

  • RESPIRATORY

    CXR interpretation 

  • ENT,  IMMUNOLOGY,  RESPIRATORY

    Dustmite, Pet dander, Mould, Pollen Minimisation

  • RESP DDx,  RESPIRATORY

    Dyspnoea

    Airways disease Chronic bronchitis and emphysema Asthma Bronchiectasis Cystic fibrosis…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Extrinsic allergic alveolitis 

  • RESPIRATORY

    Flying And Lung Disease

  • ENT,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  RESPIRATORY

    Glandular fever (EBV)

    clinical features of acute EBV infection Adolescent infectious mononucleosis Clinical…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Goodpasture’s Syndrome

  • RESPIRATORY

    Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) 

    affect the lung interstitium, i.e. the space between the alveolar…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Lung Abscess

    Definition: Severe localised suppuration of lung associated with cavity formation…

  • CANCER,  RESPIRATORY

    Lung Cancer

    Lung cancer in Australia Causes Types Methods of spread Clinical:…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Lung Function Test results

    Normal Results Definition: All measured parameters are within the normal…

  • RESPIRATORY

    National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)

    Australia National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) ✅ Eligibility Criteria…

  • ENT,  IMMUNOLOGY,  NOSE,  RESPIRATORY

    Nonallergic Rhinitis

    Vasomotor rhinitis

  • RESPIRATORY

    Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

    Causes Risk Factors Associated Conditions Differentials Symptoms: Adults Symptoms: Children…

  • ENT,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  RESPIRATORY

    Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) 

    Epidemiology Pathophysiology Symptoms Physical Exam Findings Clinical features associated with…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    Pertussis / Whooping Cough 

    Assessment Catarrhal Phase (1-2 weeks, sometimes as short as a…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Pneumoconiosis 

    “dust diseases” – non neoplastic reaction of lungs to inhaled…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Pneumonia

    Overlapping Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia and Acute Bronchitis Pneumonia…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Pneumothorax 

    Pneumothorax Classification Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) Secondary Pneumothorax Symptoms Signs…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis In Children

    Is an infective cause of chronic wet cough lasting longer…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Pulmonary embolus 

    Types Common clinical features of pulmonary embolism RISK FACTORS Major…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Pulmonary Function Tests

    Flow Volume Loops, before and after bronchodilator Flow volume loops…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Restrictive lung diseases

    Definition and Characteristics: Classification of Causes: Causes of pulmonary fibrosis…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Sarcoidosis 

    Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Histopathology History and Physical Evaluation Treatment /…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Scuba Diving And Lung Disease

  • RESPIRATORY

    Siderosis

  • RESPIRATORY

    Silicosis

    ↑ Risk of developing lung cancer

  • ENT,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  NOSE,  RESPIRATORY

    Sinusitis

    Overview: Prevalence: Anatomy: Paranasal Sinuses: Mucociliary System: Pathophysiology: Diagnostic criteria…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Spirometry

    Recommendations for Spirometry Asthma Indications for Spirometry: COPD Indications for…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESP DDx,  RESPIRATORY

    Stridor Differentials

     Stridor:   History Examination Age Frequency Tests Management Croup Associated…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Systemic Diseases Involving Lung

    “Collagen-vascular” or “connective tissue” diseases commonly involve lung and typically…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Tuberculosis

    Etiology: Epidemiology in Australia: Transmission: Risk Factors for Infection: Risk…

  • RESPIRATORY

    Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)

    Introduction: Etiology: Risk Factors: Pathophysiology: Influenza: Common Cold: Differentials History…

  • PAEDIATRICS,  RESPIRATORY,  RESPIRATORY PEADS

    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:…