pneumonitis
pneumonitis (new-mŏ-ny-tis) n. inflammation of the lung that is confined to the walls of the alveoli and often caused by viruses or unknown agents. It may be acute and transient or chronic, leading to increasing respiratory disability. It does not respond to antibiotics but corticosteroids may be helpful. Compare pneumonia.
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