What is another word for pneumonitis?
Pronunciation: [njˌuːmənˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Pneumonitis is a medical term used to describe inflammation of the lungs caused by various factors such as infections, drug reactions, allergies, and environmental irritants. Synonyms for pneumonitis include pneumonia, lung inflammation, lung infection, and pulmonary inflammation. Other related terms that are often used interchangeably with pneumonitis include acute respiratory distress syndrome, interstitial lung disease, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. The symptoms of pneumonitis can include coughing, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and fever. Treatment for pneumonitis depends on the underlying cause and may include antibiotics, corticosteroids, or avoiding the irritants that triggered the condition.
