Definition
A form of pulmonary disease that is characterized by rapid deterioration due to diffuse interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis. Symptoms vary with the degree but include labored breathing, rapid respiration, anorexia and weight loss with subsequent weakness and fatigue. As the disease progresses, finger clubbing, cyanosis and heart failure develop.
URL Name
YF-3000-3480
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.3480
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-3480
Publication Status
Online