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Weerakkody Y, Inhalational lung disease. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-193207
Inhalational lung disease is a term given to a group of entities that develop secondary to the active aspiration of particles 1. There may some overlap with the term pneumoconiosis. Many but not all are occupational lung diseases as some may occur as some may occur as a repeated inhalational exposure to certain agent from non occupational (e.g. recreational) activities.
Entities that can come under umbrella term include
Radiographic features
Can be highly variable depending on stage and severity of disease as well as precipitating agent.
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