This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the interstitial lung diseases is directly tied to exposure to first- and secondhand ... (Read 46 times)

ec501234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the interstitial lung diseases is directly tied to exposure to first- and secondhand to-bacco smoke?
 
  a. Alveolar proteinosis
  b. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  c. Nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis
  d. Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis (PLCH)

Question 2

What is the most common treatment for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)?
 
  a. Hyperbaric oxygen treatments
  b. Lung transplantation
  c. Penicillin
  d. Prednisone


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tdewitt

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
PLCH is an interstitial lung disease found in adult smokers. Patients usually have a significant smoking history and develop cough and progressive dyspnea on exertion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
No medical therapy has proven beneficial for IPF. Immunosuppression with oral corticosteroids and cytotoxic agents such as azathioprine are most commonly used, although they appear to ben-efit only a minority of patients.


ec501234

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

cici

  • Member
  • Posts: 325
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Mouse lung stained to visualize differentiated epithelial cells and macrophages Mouse lung stained to visualize differentiated epithelial cells and macrophages
Many human diseases are caused by mutations in single genes Many human diseases are caused by mutations in single genes
Example of the Index to Diseases and Injuries. Example of the Index to Diseases and Injuries.
Lung Volumes and Capacities Lung Volumes and Capacities
A land snail (Helix aspersa) with the opening that leads to its lung visible at the left. A land snail (Helix aspersa) with the opening that leads to its lung visible at the left.
Video: Inflammatory response Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library