[Terminology, definition, classification and etiology of diffuse interstitial pulmonary diseases (author's transl)].
1978
J Sorli
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D011658
Pulmonary Fibrosis
A process in which normal lung tissues are progressively replaced by FIBROBLASTS and COLLAGEN causing an irreversible loss of the ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream via PULMONARY ALVEOLI. Patients show progressive DYSPNEA finally resulting in death.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000542
Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
A common interstitial lung disease caused by hypersensitivity reactions of PULMONARY ALVEOLI after inhalation of and sensitization to environmental antigens of microbial, animal, or chemical sources. The disease is characterized by lymphocytic alveolitis and granulomatous pneumonitis.