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Antibiotics are indicated where the inflammation threatens the blood vessels, and could be spread. Bed rest and avoiding very cold air, smoke, chemical fumes, animal dander, dust, and anything that could worsen the inflammation or lead to pneumonia.
Inhalation therapy is often used where fluid is already forming inside the lungs or where the breathing passages are being blocked.
What else can I help you with?
What is bisegmental pneumonitis?
Pneumonitis refers to lung tissue inflammation. Bisegmental pneumonitis refers to inflammation of the lung tissue with occurs in two segments.
Is perihilar infiltrates the same as pneumonia?
no
What are the perihilar areas?
The perihilar areas refer to the region around the hila of the lungs, where the main bronchi, blood vessels, and lymphatics enter and exit the lungs. These areas are important for the circulation and drainage of air and fluids within the lungs. Changes in the perihilar areas can indicate certain lung diseases or conditions.
What does hypersensitivity pneumonitis refer to?
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.
Is pneumonitis a communicable disease?
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).
What really means the perihilar areas with some nodular densities?
my daugther chest xray found that her chest xray results that there are densities in the perihilar areas with some nodular densities within. and it consider a primary koch's infection
What causes perihilar pneumonia?
It is inflammation of the perihilum (area around the hilum, a section of the lungs next to the heart, where the blood vessels enter). It may or may not be caused by pneumonia.
Is central pneumonitis and primary complex the same?
yes
What virus causes colitis pneumonitis and retinitis?
Cmv
What is pneumonitis versus kochs infection?
Pneumonitis refers to inflammation of the lung tissue, which can result from various causes such as infections, chemical irritants, or autoimmune diseases. Koch's infection, commonly known as tuberculosis (TB), is a specific infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but potentially impacting other organs. While pneumonitis can be due to non-infectious or infectious factors, Koch's infection is a distinct infectious process that can lead to pneumonitis as a complication.
How can you cure basal pneumonitis?
Basal pneumonitis refers to inflammation in the lower part of the lungs. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause, such as infection or inflammation. This may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, oxygen therapy, and rest. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary.
Is radiation pneumonitis able to be passed to others?
Radiation pneumonitis is in relation to being exposed to radiation, therefore the only way another person could get this inflammation of the lungs is by having their person exposed to radiation as well.
