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The Ziehl-Neelsen stain (Acid Fasting Bacillus AFB) is the classic test to isolate

Cor pulmonale is often associated with COPD and Chronic Interstitial Lung Disease. The therapist should be able to determine the physical findings associated with Cor pulmonale. List three vascular related physical findings associated with Cor Pulmonale

Which of the following is a test to determine pneumocystis carinii (jerovici)?

A routine chest x-ray often provides the first indication of lung cancer for diagnosis although the cancer may be well advanced.

An autoimmune disease that often presents with pulmonary hemorrhage and renal impairment. Prognosis is poor and death often results from kidney failure.

Goodpasture’s syndrome has a poor prognosis but may be treated with plasmapheresis to reduce circulating antibodies

Which of the following asthma causes is/are related to drug and food allergies or allergies?

According to the World Health Organization the approximately ______ % of patient population worldwide is affected by Asthma.

When explaining exercise-induced asthma to a patient, the therapist should stress that

In chronic interstitial lung disease, fibrosis, granulomas, honeycombing, and cavity formation is generally seen in the ______________________ stage.