Diseases of the lungs, bronchi and pleura (pulmonology)

Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia

Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia is a histological variant of IBLARB, which does not correspond to other more particular histological forms.

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia) is an idiopathic lung disease in which the granulation tissue blocks the clearance of bronchioles and alveolar ducts, causing chronic inflammation and organizing pneumonia in adjacent alveoli.

Acute interstitial pneumonia (Hammain-Rich syndrome)

Acute interstitial pneumonia is an idiopathic variant of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Acute interstitial pneumonia affects practically healthy men and women usually over the age of 40 with the same frequency.

Respiratory bronchiolitis associated with interstitial lung disease

Respiratory bronchiolitis associated with interstitial lung disease (RABAZIL) is an inflammation of the small airways and interstitial tissue that occurs in smokers.

Desquamative interstitial pneumonia

Desquamative interstitial pneumonia is a chronic inflammation of the lungs, characterized by mononuclear infiltration of air-containing sections of the lung.

Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia

Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia is an interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology that combines similar clinical features. They are classified into 6 histological subtypes and they are characterized by varying degrees of inflammatory response and fibrosis and are accompanied by shortness of breath and typical changes in radiography.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis) is the most common form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, corresponding to progressive pulmonary fibrosis and predominant in male smokers. Symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis develop over a period of several months to several years and include shortness of breath when exercising, coughing and small bubbling rales.

Aspiration pneumonia and pneumonitis

Aspiration pneumonia and pneumonitis are caused by aspiration of toxic substances, usually gastric contents, into the lungs. The result can be unidentifiable or chemical pneumonitis, bacterial pneumonia or airway obstruction. Symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include coughing and shortness of breath.

Pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals

Pneumonia in persons with weakened immunity is often caused by unusual pathogens. Symptoms depend on the microorganism. The diagnosis is based on bacteriological studies of blood and secretion of the respiratory tract, taken during bronchoscopy.

Pneumonia in nursing homes

Pneumonia in nursing homes is caused by gram-negative bacilli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, anaerobes and the influenza virus. Symptoms of pneumonia in nursing homes are similar to those of pneumonia of other types, except that many elderly patients have less pronounced changes in vital signs.

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