What Is Pneumonitis?
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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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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 »
Viral pneumonia
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Viral pneumonia is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the lungs due to infection with a virus.See also:Atypical pneumoniaInfluenzaRespiratory... Read more »
Aspiration pneumonia
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Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign material. Aspiration... Read more »
Pneumonia
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Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia Prevention Wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, going to the... Read more »
Pneumonia: Medications
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Dozens of antibiotics are available for treating pneumonia, but selecting the best drug is sometimes difficult. Patients with pneumonia need an... Read more »
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