Causes of Pneumonitis
What are the Causes of Pneumonitis?
- Pneumonia (infection by bacteria, fungi or viruses)
- Inhalation of of stomach contents while vomiting (aspiration pneumonitis)
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by inhalation of an allergy causing substance - eg, humidifier lung, farmer's lung, bird fancier's lung.
- Autoimmune connective tissue diseases -
rheumatoid arthritis
, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - Adverse reaction to drug or toxic chemical eg chlorine, ammonia gas, interferon therapy, amiodarone, nitrofurantoin, aspirin overdose
- Radiation therapy to chest for cancer
- Sepsis caused by overwhelming infection
Risk Factors of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Bird handlers - Inhalation of bird feathers or bird droppings
- Farmers - Inhalation of droplets of pesticides or airborne particles in moldy hay
- Hot tubs and humidifiers - Inhalations of mold from poorly maintained humidifiers and hot water tubs
References:
- Pneumonitis - General information - (https://patient.info/doctor/pneumonitis#nav-5)
- Pneumonitis - (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pneumonitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352628)
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