Non-specific interstitial pneumonia
Disease description
A diverse group of lung diseases that affect the lung parenchyma. They are characterized by an initial inflammation of PULMONARY ALVEOLI that extends to the interstitium and beyond leading to diffuse PULMONARY FIBROSIS. Interstitial lung diseases are classified by their etiology (known or unknown causes), and radiological-pathological features. Year introduced: 1994
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Journal | Year | Authors |
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Metallic elements in exhaled breath condensate of patients with interstitial lung diseases. | J Breath Res | 2009 |
M. Corradi, O. Acampa, M. Goldoni, E. Adami, P. Apostoli, G. de Palma, A. Pesci, A. Mutti
J Breath Res 2009 Dec;3(4):046003. PubMed:21386196 |
Compounds 6
Download compoundsNickel | PubChem CID: 935 |
Iron | PubChem CID: 23925 |
Chromium | PubChem CID: 23976 |
Copper | PubChem CID: 23978 |
Silicon | PubChem CID: 5461123 |
Selenium | PubChem CID: 6326970 |
MeSH information
MeSH ID | D017563 |
MeSH name | Lung Diseases, Interstitial |