(J69.1) Pneumonitis due to oils and essences

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761 363 in individuals diagnosis pneumonitis due to oils and essences confirmed
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282 019 deaths with diagnosis pneumonitis due to oils and essences
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37% mortality rate associated with the disease pneumonitis due to oils and essences

Diagnosis pneumonitis due to oils and essences is diagnosed Men are 25.58% more likely than Women

478 048

Men receive the diagnosis pneumonitis due to oils and essences

141 161 (29.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis pneumonitis due to oils and essences

140 858 (49.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease pneumonitis due to oils and essences - Men aged 80-84 and Women aged 85-89

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features pneumonitis due to oils and essences

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Pneumonitis due to oils and essences - what does this mean

Pneumonitis due to oils and essences is an acute lung inflammation caused by inhalation of oil or essence fumes, vapors, or aerosols. it can also be caused by inhalation of certain chemical fumes, dusts, or gases. symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing.

What happens during the disease - pneumonitis due to oils and essences

Pneumonitis due to oils and essences is a type of chemical pneumonitis caused by the inhalation of oils and essences. the oils and essences cause an inflammatory response in the lungs, leading to fluid accumulation in the alveoli, airway obstruction, and decreased oxygen exchange. this can lead to chest pain, coughing, difficulty breathing, and other respiratory symptoms.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Take a thorough medical history, including any exposure to oils and essences.
  • Perform a physical exam, paying particular attention to the lungs.
  • Order a chest X-ray and/or CT scan to evaluate the lungs.
  • Order a pulmonary function test to assess the degree of lung impairment.
  • Perform a bronchoscopy to obtain a sample of the airways.
  • Conduct a laboratory analysis of the sample to identify any abnormal substances.
  • Order a blood test to check for any signs of inflammation.
  • Order an imaging test to check for any scarring or other damage to the lungs.
Additional measures:
  • Perform an allergy test to determine if the patient is allergic to any of the oils or essences.
  • Conduct a skin test to check for any signs of contact dermatitis.

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the inflammation of the lungs and improve the patient's breathing.
  • Administer steroid medications to reduce inflammation.
  • Prescribe antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
  • Provide oxygen therapy to improve breathing.
  • Administer bronchodilators to open the airways.
  • Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids to thin mucus.
  • Instruct the patient to avoid exposure to oils and essences.
  • Suggest lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking.
  • Monitor the patient's breathing and oxygen levels.
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29 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Pneumonitis due to oils and essences - Prevention

To prevent pneumonitis due to oils and essences, it is important to use proper ventilation when using these substances, and to avoid direct inhalation of the fumes. it is also important to wear protective clothing and a face mask when working with these substances and to ensure that the work area is well ventilated.