What does alveolar inflammation mean?



Alveoli are small vesicles around the cystic cavity formed by the expansion of the end of the fine bronchial tubes, alveolar inflammation refers to alveolar inflammation caused by pathogens subjected to a variety of infectious or non-infectious causes.

1. Infectious causes: bacteria, viruses, fungi, legionella, tuberculosis, mycoplasma, chlamydia and other pathogens infected organisms lead to alveolar congestion and edema, inflammatory exudation, need to anti-infective treatment for the pathogen.

2. Non-infectious causes: pulmonary vasculitis, silicosis, alveolar protein deposition, pulmonary edema, allergic pneumonitis, radiation pneumonitis and other non-infectious causes of alveolar inflammation, such alveolar inflammation needs to be further clarified after the cause of treatment.

When alveolar inflammation is detected, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time and improve the relevant auxiliary examinations under the guidance of a specialist to clarify the diagnosis and treat the cause.