alveolitis

• Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением, либо в лунке зуба после удаления, либо в альвеолах лёгких из-за вдыхания пыли, которое может стать хроническим при повторном воздействии.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation, either in the socket of a tooth following extraction or in the alveoli of the lungs due to inhalation of dust, which can become chronic with repeated exposure.

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1. Dental alveolitisC1formalmedical

   Inflammation of the tooth socket, often occurring after a tooth extraction when the blood clot fails to form properly.

   Альвеолит

   • The patient developed alveolitis after the wisdom tooth was removed.
   • Dry socket is a common form of dental alveolitis.
   • Treatment for alveolitis includes pain relief and socket irrigation.

   Synonymsdry socket

2. Pulmonary alveolitisC1formalmedical

   Inflammation of the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, often caused by inhaling organic dusts; repeated exposure can lead to chronic lung disease.

   Альвеолит

   • Farmers may develop alveolitis from inhaling moldy hay dust.
   • Chronic alveolitis can lead to scarring of the lung tissue.
   • The doctor diagnosed him with hypersensitivity alveolitis.

   Synonymspneumonitis