Fungal infection of the lungs is closest in similarity to: a. ...

[LCritchfi]

Fungal infection of the lungs is closest in similarity to:
 
  a. pleural disease.
  b. interstitial lung disease.
  c. tuberculosis.
  d. bronchiectasis.

Question 2

Which of the following chest radiograph findings would confirm the presence of PIE?
 
  1. Mediastinal shift to the unaffected side
  2. Air below the diaphragms
  3. Lung hyperinflation
  4. Fine, bubbly appearance of the lungs
  a. 2, 3
  b. 1, 4
  c. 3, 4
  d. 1, 3, 4

[Perkypinki]

Answer to Question 1

C
Because of the fibrosis and scarring that can occur with a fungal lung infection, it resembles tuberculosis more closely than the other listed options.

Answer to Question 2

C
PIE is identified on the chest radiograph film by lung hyperinflation and the fine, bubbly appearance of the lungs.

[LCritchfi]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jomama]

Great answer, keep it coming