A 50 year old doctor developed a fever of 40.2 °C which lasted for two days. He has had diarrhoea for a day, shortness of breath and dry cough. His blood results reveal a hyponatraemia and deranged LFTs. His WBC count is 10.4 × 109/L and CX-ray shows bibasal consolidation. Which treatment would be the most effective for his condition?
A 40 year old farmer who is a non-smoker is experiencing increasing shortness of breath on exertion. He has been having chest tightness and a non-productive cough which becomes worse when he is at the dairy farm. He has no respiratory history of note. Extrinsic allergic alveolitis is the suspected diagnosis. Which factor would be responsible for this diagnosis?
A number of tests have been ordered for a 49 year old male who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He was referred to the clinic because he has increased shortness of breath. One test in particular is transfer factor of the lung for carbon monoxide (TLCO), which is elevated. Which respiratory complication of SLE is associated with this finding?
Which virus is severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) caused by?
A patient complaining of nocturnal cough and wheeze is investigated for asthma. Which of the following tests would be most useful in aiding the diagnosis?
Briefly state the mechanism of action of salbutamol.
Which area in the body controls the hypoxic drive to breathe?
How should DVT during pregnancy be managed?
Which of the following is most likely linked to male infertility in cystic fibrosis?
Which treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases the long-term prognosis in patients?