INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE Flashcards by Sajani Shanmuganathan | Brainscape

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WHAT IS INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE?

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umbrella term to describe a number of conditions that affect lung parenchyma in a diffuse manner
characterised chronic inflammation and interstitial fibrosis

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WHAT IS EXTRINSIC ALLERGIC ALVEOLITIS?

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Inhalation of organic antigen to which the individual has been sensitised provokes hypersensitivity reaction

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WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF EAV?

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protein in bird and pigeon droppings

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