Pulmonitis vs. Pneumonia
Pulmonitis and Pneumonia Definitions
Pulmonitis
Pneumonitis
Pneumonia
An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by a bacterium, virus, or other infectious agent.
Pneumonia
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs.
Pneumonia
Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
