Is there a difference between pneumonia and pneumonitis?
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Pneumonitis is an inflammation of lung tissue due to factors other than microorganisms.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. It is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria
It is distinguished from pneumonia on the basis of causation and manifestation since pneumonia can be described as pneumonitis combined with solidifying and discharging of lung tissue due to infection with microorganism.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. It is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria
It is distinguished from pneumonia on the basis of causation and manifestation since pneumonia can be described as pneumonitis combined with solidifying and discharging of lung tissue due to infection with microorganism.
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