Respiratory

🌬️ Respiratory Medicine – UKMLA AKT Masterclass

Breathe life into your UKMLA preparation with our comprehensive Respiratory Medicine module — your one-stop hub for mastering everything from the common cold to life-threatening respiratory emergencies.

Whether it’s Asthma, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, COPD, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease or rarer conditions like Sarcoidosis and Asbestos-related lung disease, this chapter is packed with high-yield facts, clinical pearls, and UKMLA exam must-knows.

📚 What’s Inside

• Acute & Chronic Airway Disorders – Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

• Infections of the Respiratory Tract – URTI, LRTI, Pneumonia, TB, Influenza.

• Occupational & Environmental Lung Diseases – Asbestosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

• Parenchymal Lung Conditions – Fibrotic Lung Disease, Sarcoidosis.

• Acute Respiratory Emergencies – Pneumothorax, Respiratory Failure, Severe Asthma.

• Pulmonary Circulatory Disorders – Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism.

• Allergic & Immune-Mediated Conditions – Allergic Rhinitis, Anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity Reactions.

🎯 Why This Chapter is Essential

• Exam-Focused: Prioritises UKMLA high-yield topics so you don’t waste time on low-value content.

• Clinically Relevant: Integrates diagnosis, management, and red flag recognition.

• Visual & Structured: Tables, algorithms, and bullet points for quick recall.

• Confidence-Building: Reinforces prevention strategies, key investigations, and emergency protocols.

🩺 Master Key UKMLA Skills

• Diagnose respiratory illnesses using pattern recognition and red flag awareness.

• Choose appropriate first-line and step-up treatments.

• Interpret CXR, HRCT, and spirometry in context.

• Apply evidence-based guidelines in real-world scenarios.

💡 Pro Tip: Many UKMLA respiratory questions are differentiation-based — knowing how to separate similar presentations (e.g., asthma vs COPD, pneumonia vs bronchitis) will give you the edge.