pneumonitis

noun

pneu·mo·ni·tis ˌnü-mə-ˈnī-təs How to pronounce pneumonitis (audio)

ˌnyü-

: acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs that is characterized especially by cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fever, and may result in the development of fibrotic scar tissue when chronic or untreated

Note: While pneumonitis and pneumonia are often used synonymously, pneumonitis is typically used when the cause is a noninfectious agent (such as a chemical or radiation).

The fungus caused an outbreak of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, an inflammation of the lungs triggered by an allergic reaction.

Faye Rice

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And nearly one in five developed a potentially fatal lung condition known as noninfectious pneumonitis — the condition Preston-Martin developed.

John Fauber And Coulter Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021 She was diagnosed with pneumonitis, was taken off the drug and treated to clear up the condition.

John Fauber And Coulter Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021 Those numbers compare with more than 41,000 people without Down syndrome who died, but just 20% died from the coronavirus, 14% from pneumonia or pneumonitis and 65% died of other causes.

Shelby Lin Erdman And Katia Hetter, CNN, 23 Oct. 2020 Symptoms of pneumonitis may include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; and shortness of breath.

Kara Wahlgren, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2020 Symptoms of pneumonitis may include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; and shortness of breath.

Kara Wahlgren, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2020 Serious side effects may include: ● Lung problems (pneumonitis).

Rachel Reiff Ellis, Woman's Day, 17 Mar. 2020 Symptoms of pneumonitis may include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; and shortness of breath.

Rachel Reiff Ellis, Woman's Day, 17 Mar. 2020 See More

Medical Definition

pneumonitis

noun

pneu·mo·ni·tis ˌn(y)ü-mə-ˈnīt-əs How to pronounce pneumonitis (audio)

plural pneumonitides -ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce pneumonitis (audio)

Note: While pneumonitis and pneumonia are often used synonymously, pneumonitis is typically used when the source is a noninfectious agent.

… mold in damp indoor environments is associated with upper respiratory (nasal and throat) tract symptoms, cough, hypersensitivity pneumonitis in susceptible people, wheeze, and asthma symptoms …

Michele Melton, The Forsyth County News (Cumming, Georgia)

In one incident this year, a worker was treated for chemical pneumonitis, an inflammation of the lungs caused by chemical exposure.

Annette Cary, The Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Washington)

… studies have suggested that one such condition—radiation-induced pneumonitis—may occur in up to 15 percent of patients receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer.

John George, The Philadelphia Business Journal

单词	pneumonitis
释义	pneumonitis noun pneu·mo·ni·tis ˌnü-mə-ˈnī-təs ˌnyü- : acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs that is characterized especially by cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fever, and may result in the development of fibrotic scar tissue when chronic or untreated Note: While pneumonitis and pneumonia are often used synonymously, pneumonitis is typically used when the cause is a noninfectious agent (such as a chemical or radiation). The fungus caused an outbreak of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, an inflammation of the lungs triggered by an allergic reaction. Faye Rice Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web And nearly one in five developed a potentially fatal lung condition known as noninfectious pneumonitis — the condition Preston-Martin developed. John Fauber And Coulter Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021 She was diagnosed with pneumonitis, was taken off the drug and treated to clear up the condition. John Fauber And Coulter Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021 Those numbers compare with more than 41,000 people without Down syndrome who died, but just 20% died from the coronavirus, 14% from pneumonia or pneumonitis and 65% died of other causes. Shelby Lin Erdman And Katia Hetter, CNN, 23 Oct. 2020 Symptoms of pneumonitis may include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; and shortness of breath. Kara Wahlgren, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2020 Symptoms of pneumonitis may include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; and shortness of breath. Kara Wahlgren, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2020 Symptoms of pneumonitis may include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; and shortness of breath. Kara Wahlgren, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2020 Serious side effects may include: ● Lung problems (pneumonitis). Rachel Reiff Ellis, Woman's Day, 17 Mar. 2020 Symptoms of pneumonitis may include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; and shortness of breath. Rachel Reiff Ellis, Woman's Day, 17 Mar. 2020 See More Word History Etymology New Latin, from Greek pneumōn First Known Use 1817, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition pneumonitis noun pneu·mo·ni·tis ˌn(y)ü-mə-ˈnīt-əs plural pneumonitides -ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz : acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs that is characterized especially by cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fever, and may result in the development of fibrotic scar tissue when chronic or untreated Note: While pneumonitis and pneumonia are often used synonymously, pneumonitis is typically used when the source is a noninfectious agent. … mold in damp indoor environments is associated with upper respiratory (nasal and throat) tract symptoms, cough, hypersensitivity pneumonitis in susceptible people, wheeze, and asthma symptoms … Michele Melton, The Forsyth County News (Cumming, Georgia) In one incident this year, a worker was treated for chemical pneumonitis, an inflammation of the lungs caused by chemical exposure. Annette Cary, The Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Washington) … studies have suggested that one such condition—radiation-induced pneumonitis—may occur in up to 15 percent of patients receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer. John George, The Philadelphia Business Journal
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pneumonitis

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