Why is ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cirpo XR) prescribed to patients? Cipro, Cipro XR is used to treat infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria. Cipro, Cipro XR also is frequently used to treat urinary infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli.
inflammation of the lung; see also pneumonia. hypersensitivity pneumonitis a respiratory hypersensitivity reaction to repeated inhalation of organic particles, usually in an occupational setting, with onset a few hours after exposure to the allergen.
Diagnosing hypersensitivity pneumonitis can be difficult and requires input from pulmonologists, radiologists and, in many cases, pathologists experienced in evaluating patients with interstitial lung disease. A face-to-face discussion among these various specialists is often necessary to make an accurate diagnosis.