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Interstitial lung diseases.

Authors
Daroowalla F; Wagner GR
Source
Occupational medicine secrets. Bowler RM, Cone JE, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Hanley and Belfus, Inc., 1999 Apr; :193-198
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
20000868
Abstract
Interstitial lung disease encompasses a large group of entities characterized by involvement of the interstitial space of the lung, which is the space in the walls of the alveoli between the basement membrane of the alveolar epithelium and the basement membrane of the capillary endothelium. It contains fibroblasts, macrophages, and collagen and noncollagen proteins. The interstitial space is the gas exchange surface of the lung: in some forms of ILD alterations in the small airways, alveolar ducts, respiratory bronchioles and terminal bronchioles also may be seen.
Keywords
Lung-fibrosis; Lung-disorders; Lung-disease; Lung-lesions; Pulmonary-system-disorders; Asbestosis; Silicosis
Publication Date
19990401
Document Type
Book or book chapter
Editors
Bowler RM; Cone JE
Fiscal Year
1999
ISBN No.
1560531614
NIOSH Division
DRDS
Source Name
Occupational medicine secrets
State
WV; PA
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division