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Respiratory aetiologies

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Respiratory causes include:

  • lung carcinoma - not usually small cell carcinoma
  • pulmonary fibrosis, especially fibrosing alveolitis
  • cystic fibrosis
  • chronic pulmonary suppuration, e.g.:
    • bronchiectasis
    • empyema
    • lung abscess
  • tuberculosis - typically within 6 weeks of onset
  • pleural mesothelioma

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