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QuestionChoice
This is an abnormal build-up of fluid in the pleural cavity and can be caused by exudative or transudative causes like infection or congestive heart failure respectively.
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c
Pleural effusion
QuestionChoice
This would present as snoring when asleep, lack of concentration, irritability and excessive daytime sleepiness.
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e
Obstructive sleep apnoea
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This is the dilatation of bronchi due to chronic infection. Patients would display similar symptoms to those mentioned above, however, purulent sputum, productive cough and haemoptysis would be more indicative of bronchiectasis. Also, given that this patient is a retired construction worker, it is important to consider asbestos exposure.
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d
Bronchiectasis
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This is a type of lung malignancy and is associated with asbestos exposure. However, this patient is not displaying any red flag signs of malignancy at this stage such as weight loss or haemoptysis.
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b
Mesothelioma
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This is a diffuse interstitial lung fibrosis with pleural plaques present due to excessive asbestos exposure. This patient is a retired construction worker who would likely have been exposed to asbestos.
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a
Asbestosis
Concept
Chapter
2693
3706
Asbestosis
Topic
132
Respiratory
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An 84-year-old male who is a retired construction worker develops dyspnoea and a cough. On examination, he has finger clubbing and reduced chest expansion. He is also a smoker.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a