Mnemonics: Other Pulmonary Disorders

Author: V. Dimov, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at University of Chicago
Reviewer: S. Randhawa, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at LSU (Shreveport) Department of Allergy and Immunology

Cystic Fibrosis

C
CF
Caucasians
Children
CFTR gene mutation
Chronic lung infections
Cirrhosis
Chloride in sweat
Chest physiotherapy

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Over 95% of cases of pulmonary and hepatic disease are due to to the Pi-ZZ phenotype.

Z means
Zig-zagged A1AT in the endoplasmic reticulum

Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)

I
ILD
IPF 30%
Idiopathic
Ineffective CS

There are 4 histology patterns in ILD -- BLUD:

BIP, bronchiolitis with interstitial pneumonia
LIP, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia
UIP, usual interstitial pneumonia, this is IPF
DIP, desquamative interstitial pneumonia

R
Reticular pattern, more than 25% of lung involved
Resistance to CS

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Treatment -- B CAOS:

Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
Antibiotics and Vaccinations
Oxygen
Smoking cessation

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

A
ABPA
Asthma
Aspergillus

Created: 02/08/2008
Updated: 02/09/2008