chemical pneumonitis…

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lungs, respiratory system, chemical pneumonitis, inflammation, the lungs, pneumonitis, breathing difficulty, inhalation of noxious chemicals, many household, industrial chemicals, capable of producing both an acute, a chronic form of inflammation, in the lung, acute chemical pneumonitis causes, swelling, the lung tissue, movement of fluid, air spaces, in the lung, less ability to absorb oxygen, get rid of carbon dioxide, in severe cases, death, result from lack of oxygen reaching the tissues, hypoxia, chlorine gas is one, the most irritating commonly inhaled substance, exposure to dangerous levels of chlorine gas, occur at home, use of cleaning materials chlorine bleach, in industrial accidents, near swimming pools, inhalation of dangerous substances, occur in many different settings, factories, smelting, welding, metal work, production, use of solvents, pesticides, fires, house fires, wildfires, handling of grain, chronic chemical pneumonitis, follow low levels of exposure, lung irritant over extended periods of time, inflammation, provoke fibrosis, scarring, decreased oxygen exchange, stiffening, the lung, unchecked, ultimately lead to respiratory failure, death, acute, unusual sensation, possibly burning feeling, chest, difficulty breathing, air hunger, feeling that cannot get enough air, cough, possibly wet, gurgle sounding breathing, abnormal lung sounds, chronic, shortness of breath, mild exercise, rapid breathing, tachypnea, cough, not occur, progressive disability, related to shortness of breath, following tests help determine how severely the lungs, x-ray, the chest, blood gas, lung function studies, treatment is focused on reducing symptoms, oxygen therapy helpful, corticosteroids given to reduce inflammation, outcome depends on the chemical agent involved, severity of exposure, whether the problem is acute, chronic, respiratory failure, death, have trouble breathing after inhaling, possibly inhaling, substance, household chemicals, used only, always in well-ventilated areas, work rules regarding breathing masks, followed, appropriate breathing mask, worn, persons who work near fires should take care to limit exposure to smoke, gases.