Wet Lung (Noun)
Meaning
Acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with wet lung after inhaling toxic fumes from the chemical plant explosion.
- Wet lung is a serious condition that can be caused by exposure to corrosive substances such as chlorine gas.
- The firefighter developed wet lung after responding to a call at a factory that released ammonia vapors into the air.
- Prolonged exposure to irritants can lead to wet lung, a type of acute lung injury that can be life-threatening if left untreated.
- The symptoms of wet lung include coughing, difficulty breathing, and rales, which can worsen over time if not properly managed.