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Aspiration Pneumonitis Symptoms
Chemical pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs or
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Many household and industrial chemicals are capable of producing both an
Some of the most common dangerous, inhaled substances include:
- Chlorine gas (during use of cleaning materials such as chlorine bleach, in industrial accidents,...
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Aspiration pneumonia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign material. Aspiration... Read more »
Meconium aspiration (inhalation)
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Meconium aspiration syndrome is a serious condition in which a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs around the... Read more »
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs due to breathing in a foreign substance, usually certain types of dust, fungus, or... Read more »
Pneumonia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Most pneumonias are caused by bacterial infections, and the most common cause in the United... Read more »
Aspiration
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aspiration means to draw in or out using a sucking motion. This medical term has two meanings, depending on how it is used: Aspiration can... Read more »
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