What symptoms are most common in the patient with interstitial ...

[leo leo]

What symptoms are most common in the patient with interstitial lung disease?
 
  a. Exertional dyspnea and nonproductive cough
  b. Exertional dyspnea and wheezing
  c. Nonproductive cough and wheezing
  d. Productive cough and increased sputum production

Question 2

Among smokers with IPF, normal spirometry and lung volumes with reduced DLCO suggest the presence of coexisting:
 
  a. emphysema.
  b. asthma.
  c. chronic bronchitis.
  d. lung carcinoma.

[harveenkau8139]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
An exertional breathlessness (dyspnea) and a nonproductive cough are the most common reasons patients seek medical attention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Among smokers with IPF, normal spirometry and lung volumes with reduced DLCO suggest the presence of coexisting emphysema.

[leo leo]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[samiel-sayed]

Gracias!