What is Pneumonitis?

What is Pneumonitis?

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By Brandon May, BSReviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.

Pneumonitis is an inflammatory respiratory condition caused by acute or chronic exposure to irritating antigens in the environment. Because of the rarity of the condition, pneumonitis is often misdiagnosed. Additionally, the lack of medical research and clinical guidance on how to manage the condition has resulted in a few effective treatment options.