Anthracosis is the mild asymptomatic lung disease suffered by most urban dwellers due to air pollution. The full blown disease suffered by coalworkers is pneumoconiosis which is caused by the progressive build up of coaldust in the lungs that cannot be expelled, leading to inflammation, fibrosis and in extreme cases, necrosis of the lungs.
Anthracosis
Pneumoconiosis is the general term meaning disease caused by dust in the lungs. There are also specific names depending on the type of dust inhaled, e.g. silicosis or acanthosis.
Anthracosis is the medical term meaning the condition of coal dust in the lungs. It is a specialized form of pneumoconiosis.
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byssinosisasthmaByssinosis
The medical term for abnormal growth of connective tissue in the lungs that may occur as a side effect of radiation therapy is radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis. This condition can cause scarring of the lung tissue, leading to breathing difficulties and decreased lung function. Treatments may include medications to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Emphysema
a medical condition where there is fluid in your lungs
Aspiration is the medical term meaning food or liquid entering the lungs.
The medical term for inflammation and infection of the lungs with excess moisture buildup is pulmonary edema. This condition can cause difficulty in breathing due to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs.
Crepitus.Abnormal crackling sounds are called rales when heard on ausculation of the lungs, but called crepitus when heart in a joint, gangrenous skin, etc.
The medical term for the outer lining of the lungs is the visceral pleura.
infrapulmonary
This is called a Pulmonary Edema. Everybody has a small layer of fluid on their lungs, but this is where the air sacs within become logged with water and it then becomes dangerous and develops into this condition. The symptoms include breathing difficulties, coughing and distress.
pulmonary fibrosis
mediastinummediastinumThe mediastinum is the space between the lungs.