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Community-acquired pneumonia — UKMLA Revision Notes

Community-acquired pneumonia is an important clinical condition in Respiratory that is tested in the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). Medical students and doctors preparing for the UKMLA or PLAB 1 must understand the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, and evidence-based management of Community-acquired pneumonia as outlined in current NICE guidelines.

Key Facts

  • Community-acquired pneumonia is a key condition on the GMC UKMLA Content Map
  • Commonly tested in the Respiratory section of the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test
  • Understand the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management
  • NICE guidelines provide the evidence base for management decisions
  • Consider differential diagnoses and red flag symptoms in clinical scenarios

Investigations

  • Chest X-ray
  • Spirometry (FEV1/FVC)
  • ABG
  • CT chest
  • Sputum culture
  • Peak flow diary

Management

  • Smoking cessation advice and support
  • Inhaled bronchodilators (SABA/LABA)
  • Inhaled corticosteroids if indicated
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Oxygen therapy (target SpO₂ 94–98%)
  • Respiratory outpatient follow-up

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