pneumonitis

Basic Information

Description
A respiratory system and chest symptom that is characterized by an inflammation of lung tissue. Pneumonia is one type of pneumonitis caused by an infection. Many other factors can cause pneumonitis, including breathing in animal dander, inhaling small food particles 'down the wrong pipe' and receiving radiation therapy to your chest.
Identifier
SYMP_0000354
Notation
SYMP:0000354
Category
symptoms
Synonyms
  • inflammation of lung tissue

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