A 65-year-old patient with a history of exposure to metal du…

A 65-year-old patient with a history of exposure to metal dust comes in to the emergency department with chronic cough and exertional dyspnea. High Ressonance CT shows bibasilar, peripheral reticular abnormalities with focal honeycomb cystic changes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

BONUS: A patient who has no history of smoking or lung disea…

BONUS: A patient who has no history of smoking or lung disease which complains of increased SOB and sputum production during the last few months. The physician orders a CXR that is suspect for a malignoma. She then orders a CT scan which confirms the presence of a mass which shows hilar and lymphatic involvement. What stage would this patient be diagnosed?

Which of the following patients has the most serious problem…

Which of the following patients has the most serious problem with the adequacy of oxygenation? Patient                    FiO2                  PaO2 a                             0.70                     83 b                             0.45                     95  c                             0.90                    112 d                             0.30                     76