Pneumotox » Pattern » IX.g - Hyperpnea - Hyperventilation

IX.g

Hypocapnia and respiratory alkalosis can be present. For Kussmaul dyspnea, see also under 'Miscellaneous 'Metabolic acidosis''

Last update : 01/01/1970

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IX.b IX.e IX.f IX.g IX.h IX.l X.d

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I.b I.c IX.g X.f

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IV.a VIII.z IX.f IX.g X.f XII.m

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IV.d IX.b IX.e IX.g XI.d

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Diagnosing DIRD

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Drug and radiation history

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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

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Careful exlusion of another cause

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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

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Causality assessment