Was ist eine Pneumopathie?
Bei einer Lungenentzündung ( Pneumonie ) sind die Lungenbläschen ( Alveolen ) und das umgebende Gewebe entzündet. Die Infektion macht sich häufig durch plötzliches hohes Fieber, starkes Krankheitsgefühl, Husten und Atemnot bemerkbar.
Ist Sarkoidose eine interstitieller Lungenerkrankung?
Die wichtigsten interstitiellen Lungenerkrankungen mit unbekannter Ursache sind die idiopathische Lungenfibrose (idiopathische pulmonale Fibrose (IPF)) und die Sarkoidose. Typische Beschwerden bei interstitiellen Lungenerkrankungen sind trockener Husten und Atemnot, zunächst bei Belastung, später in Ruhe.
When does lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis occur?
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis is a benign lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by lymphocyte predominant infiltration of the lungs. It is classified as a subtype of interstitial lung disease. It also falls under the umbrella of non-lymphomatous pulmonary lymphoid disorders. Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis can occur at any age.
How is lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia treated in children?
Treatment of lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia is with corticosteroids, cytotoxic drugs, or both, but, as with many other causes of interstitial lung diseases, the efficacy of this approach is unknown. Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia is rare overall, but is one of the most common lung disorders in HIV-positive children.
How to tell if you have interstitial pneumonitis?
Patients generally are seen with shortness of breath, tachypnea, dry cough, and fever. Chest radiographs most typically show a bilateral interstitial infiltrate (although this finding varies). Infectious causes, including opportunistic organisms, must always be ruled out.
Who is most at risk for acute interstitial pneumonitis?
Truly idiopathic AIP tends to occur in those without pre-existing lung disease and typically affects middle-aged adults (mean ~ 50 years 5 ). However, in certain conditions such as leflunomide-induced acute interstitial pneumonia, patients have pre-existing lung disease.