Mnemonic CHHAARTS (top of the charts = upper lobe)
C = coalworkers
H = hypersensitivity
H = histiocytosis
A = allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
A = ankylosing spondylitis
R(T) = radiation
S = silicosis
most of these are inhalational,
hence manifestation in the upper lobe,
where V > Q
Mnemonic RAISE (from the bottom = lower lobe)
R = rheumatoid arthritis
A = asbestosis*
I = idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
S = scleroderma
E = exogenous drugs
mostly systemic,
carried in bloodstream
*exception to the inhalational agent-upper lobe 'rule'
oh wow. this is awesome wei li :) thanks!
ReplyDeletethis is probably not all there is to ILD, just the major ones i guess.
ReplyDeletethis was in my lecture. :)