Pneumonitis
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allergic pneumonitis, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis /granuloma
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- Chemical pneumonitis is generally caused by a gas (or vapours) that are slightly soluble in the fluid lining the respiratory tract.
- Etiology and Pathogenesis The number of specific substances known to be capable of causing hypersensitivity pneumonitis is increasing.
- Pneumonitis is inflammation within the lung tissue, which may be caused by an infection or by lupus.
- Chronic chemical pneumonitis: Chronic chemical pneumonitis is when you have scarring (permanent damage) of your lungs and long-term problems with breathing.
- Synonyms Allergic Interstitial PneumonitisExtrinsic Allergic PneumoniaHypersensitivity PneumonitisDisorder Subdivisions NoneGeneral Discussion Extrinsic allergic alveolitis is a lung disorder resulting from repeated inhalation of organic dust, usually in a specific occupational setting.
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