CHEST Board Review: SEEK Sessions-SEEK Board Review Session 2024: Dr. Stephanie Levine

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The session conducted by Dr. Buckley and another speaker covered a series of clinical questions related to pulmonary diseases and their treatments. Key discussions included the evaluation and management of a 45-year-old woman with mild shortness of breath, where rapamycin was highlighted as a therapeutic option for her disease process. The differential diagnosis for conditions related to pulmonary fibrosis was also discussed, leading to the use of non-invasive tests like high-resolution CT scans for identifying usual interstitial pneumonia patterns indicative of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Gabapentin was suggested as a treatment for chronic cough associated with IPF. Additionally, management for post-transplant complications, diagnosis of types of pleural and pulmonary tumors, and the recurrence of diseases like sarcoidosis after lung transplantation were addressed.<br /><br />Moreover, the distinction between diseases such as LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis) and LCH (Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis) based on demographic patterns and radiological findings was emphasized. The session also delved into recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of conditions like Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in lung transplant recipients. Emphasis was made on the role of imaging and serological tests in diagnosing and managing these respiratory conditions effectively, with a significant focus on disease-specific therapeutic strategies. These discussions were supported by case studies and provided clear insights into the current best practices in pulmonary disease management.

Keywords

pulmonary diseases

rapamycin

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

high-resolution CT scans

lung transplantation

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Cytomegalovirus infections

pulmonary disease management