Pneumonitis refers to lung tissue inflammation. Bisegmental
pneumonitis refers to inflammation of the lung tissue with occurs
in two segments.
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Pneumonia involves the swelling or inflammation lung tissue and
it is infectious whereas pneumonitis is not infectious.
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis refers to an inflammation of the
lungs caused by repeated breathing in of a foreign substance, such
an organic dust, a fungus, or a mold.
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No. Pneumonitis means inflammation of the lungs (e.g. from a
chemical or a toxin), whereas pneumonia means infection of the
lungs (which could be communicable).