Pneumonitis Rheumatic

Rheumatic pneumonitis is a nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis. It is characterized by inflammatory infiltration and fibrosis of the interalveolar septa. It occurs more often in men, especially athletes. This is an inflammation of the lung tissue, which develops as a result of prolonged exposure to various environmental factors, such as smoking, inhalation of polluted air, hypothermia, and infection. Rheumatic pneumonia can occur with concomitant diseases of the respiratory tract, inflammatory kidney diseases and heart failure. In rheumatic pneumonia, there are dense areas of connective tissue in the lung. Often they are located between partitions. The alveolar epithelium and vascular walls are involved in inflammation. The lungs take on a cellular appearance. They become less transparent and rigid. Fibrosis forms. The structure of the lung is disrupted. Ventilation is disrupted and gas exchange suffers. A person loses strength and begins to suffer from oxygen deficiency.