“Pneumonitis” is a general term for lung inflammation.
Pneumoniais an infectious condition brought on by a germ invading the lung tissue and causing injury.
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Inflammation in Pneumonitis vs.
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Pneumonia
There are several types of pneumonitis, depending on the substance that you inhale or are exposed to.
Symptoms of Pneumonitis vs.
These complications include:
Chronic Symptoms
Chronic pneumonitisdevelops when the initial pneumonitis is left undetected or untreated.
Hallmark symptoms are a gradually worsening dry cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Other complications of chronic pneumonitis includeright-sided heart failure,respiratory failure, and possibly death.
Who Gets Pneumonitis vs.
Pneumonia
Certain factors increase a person’s chances of developing pneumonitis vs. pneumonia.
The substances causing the inflammation help to categorize pneumonitis into different types.
How Pneumonitis vs.
Pneumonia Appears on X-Ray
In most cases,pneumoniacan be diagnosed with achest X-ray, whereaspneumonitisrequires additional tests.
These white spots indicate that the alveoli are filled with pus.
The accumulation of pus-filled alveoli creates a visually denser area than the surrounding lung tissuethis area is called aconsolidation.
Certain pneumonia complications can also be seen on a chest X-ray.
Treatment Variations Between Pneumonitis vs.
Pneumonia
The treatment ofpneumonitisvaries on the throw in but generally consists of avoiding the offending allergen or drug.
Sometimes,corticosteroids(drugs that calm the immune system) are prescribed.
Strategies may include:
The treatment ofpneumoniadepends on the germ causing the infection.
Antibiotics are prescribed for bacterial infections, whileantifungal drugsare prescribed for fungal infections.
The treatment plan for pneumonia also includes getting lots of rest, drinking fluids, and controlling fever.
Prevention
There is no definitive way to prevent pneumonitis or pneumonia.
That said, it’s possible for you to take steps to be healthy and hopefully avoid these conditions.
Pneumonia is a lung infection due to a germ invading and injuring the lung tissue.
Aspiration pneumonia is a key in of bacterial pneumonia sparked by breathing in stomach contents.
Common symptoms include a cough that brings up green or yellow phlegm and shortness of breath.
Rest and fluids are also essential components of the treatment plan.
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