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chemical pneumonia Chemical pneumonitis Pulmonology Chronic lung inflammation 2º to inhaled toxins–eg, phosgene or chlorine, organic dust, fungi or spores CXR Chronic interstitial lung changes, pulmonary edema Clinical Cough,
fever, SOB, wheezing, ↓ O2 exchange–acute with edema, hypoxia; chronic with interstitial fibrosis, possibly respiratory failure Agents Bleach, cleaners, beryllium–in old fluorescent lightbulbs, methylene
chloride–paint strippers. See Animal house fever, Aspiration pneumonia, Chemical warfare, Pneumonia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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