Interstitial Pneumonia (Noun)
Meaning
Chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Interstitial pneumonia is a type of chronic lung disease that affects the interstitial tissue of the lungs, leading to scarring and inflammation.
- Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia is a rare and often fatal form of the disease where the cause is unknown.
- Desquamative interstitial pneumonia is a specific type of interstitial pneumonia characterized by a buildup of dead cells in the air sacs.
- Acute interstitial pneumonia can progress rapidly, causing severe symptoms such as shortness of breath and respiratory failure.
- Chronic interstitial pneumonia can be caused by a variety of factors, including smoking, exposure to toxic chemicals, and certain infections.