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A10: Beryllium #ABIM #USMLE

Q10: Exposure to which of these can cause a sarcoidosis like clinical syndrome? #ABIM #USMLE #NBME

A9: DLCO is normal and RV increases #ABIM #USMLE

Q9: How do residual lung volumes and DLCO change with kyphosis compared to normal lungs? #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Correct! Esrα venu dasari A8: Rheumatoid Arthritis will often have a very low glucose level in the pleural effusion #ABIM #USMLE

Q8: If pt has a glucose level of less than 30 mg/dL in the pleural effusion, what condition should be considered? #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Great! Esrα A7: Less than 70 #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Q7: What FEV1/FVC ratio is considered the diagnostic threshold to diagnose COPD? #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

A6: Fatigue and dyspnea on exertion #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Q6: What are the most common presenting symptoms of pts who have pulmonary hypertension? #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

A5: CMV pneumonitis #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Q5: What condition would you expect if a Patient was found to have inclusion bodies on BAL? #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

A4: Churg Strauss Syndrome #ABIM #Pulmonary

Q4: An asthmatic patient has increased eosinophils, normal IgE levels and decreased power. What is the most likely diagnosis? #ABIM #USMLE #NBME #Pulmonary

Correct! Esrα Mohammad Elidy (حساب جديد) A3: Asbestosis or asbestos exposure #ABIM #Pulmonary

Q3: What condition can often present as pleural or diaphragmatic calcifications? #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Correct! Mohammad Elidy (حساب جديد) A2: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Q2: Premenopausal women on OCPs is found to have pneumothorax and a chylous effusion. What is the likely diagnosis for this patient? #ABIM #USMLE #Pulmonary

Great start! panic al fresco🥭 Esrα A1: Give beta 2 agonist (eg albuterol 15-30 minutes prior to exercise)-usually 30 min is better #ABIM #USMLE #NBME