Many household and industrial chemicals are capable of producing both an acute and a chronic form of inflammation in the lungs. Some of the most common dangerous, inhaled substances include:
Chlorine gas (during use of cleaning materials such as chlorine bleach, in industrial accidents, or near swimming pools) Grain and fertilizer dust Noxious fumes from pesticides Smoke (from house fires and wildfires)
Chronic chemical pneumonitis can occur after only low levels of exposure to the irritant over extended periods of time. This causes inflammation and may lead to stiffness of the lungs, which decreases the ability of the lungs to get oxygen to the body. Unchecked, this condition may ultimately lead to respiratory failure and death. Chronic aspiration of acid from the stomach can also lead to chemical pneumonitis.
What causes Chemical pneumonitis?
Many household and industrial chemicals are capable of producing both an acute and a chronic form of inflammation in the lungs. Some of the most common dangerous, inhaled substances include:
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Chronic chemical pneumonitis can occur after only low levels of exposure to the irritant over extended periods of time. This causes inflammation and may lead to stiffness of the lungs, which decreases the ability of the lungs to get oxygen to the body. Unchecked, this condition may ultimately lead to respiratory failure and death. Chronic aspiration of acid from the stomach can also lead to chemical pneumonitis.