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Pulmonary Fibrosis – Questions Common pulmonary fibrosis exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES Question 1. Causes of clubbing Fibrosis (and TB) Chronic su...
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Bronchiectasis – Questions Common bronchiectasis exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES Question 1. Staph aureus Haemophilus influenza Pseudomonas...
Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis Definition of bronchiectasis Abnormal and permanent dilatation of airways Bronchial walls become inflamed, thickened and...
Asthma – Questions Common asthma exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES Question 1. Non-invasive ventilation in asthma If NIV is to be used it sho...
Asthma Asthma Definition of asthma Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways 3 components: Reversible and variable airflow obstruction Air...
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) – Questions Common primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES Question 1. Blood tests: Liver function...
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) Definition of primary sclerosing cholangitis Idiopathic disorder characterised by inflammation, fibrosis and...
