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interstitial pneumonia

/ˌɪntərˈstɪʃəl njuːˈməʊniə/

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/ˌɪntərˈstɪʃəl njuːˈməʊniə/formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением и рубцеванием интерстиция — ткани и пространства вокруг воздушных мешочков лёгких, часто приводящее к затруднению дыхания.

A medical condition involving inflammation and scarring of the interstitium, the tissue and space around the air sacs of the lungs, often leading to breathing difficulties.

  1. Lung inflammationC1formal

    A type of pneumonia that involves inflammation and scarring of the interstitium, the tissue and space around the air sacs of the lungs.

    ruВоспаление легких

    • The patient was diagnosed with interstitial pneumonia after a CT scan.
    • Interstitial pneumonia often causes a dry cough and shortness of breath.
    • Treatment for interstitial pneumonia may include corticosteroids.