Question 1

can radiation treatment cause  pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is called radiation pneumonitis. Not an infection but it is damage caused by the radiaton to the lung tissue.

Question 2

why is radiation bad for us?

Accepted Answer

Mutations: When ionizing radiation goes through the body it causes electrons to be ejected from atoms, leaving behind free radicals which can damage DNA. DNA damage can cause cell death, mutations from inaccurate repair, or be repaired back to normal.  Inaccurately repaired DNA (mutations) can cause a cell to act wildly or grow into a cancer.

Question 3

tell me whether pneumonitis can be cured?

Accepted Answer

Lung inflammation: Pneumonitis means inflammation in the lungs.  There are many different causes of inflammation and therefore your question would need to be more specific to determine if a cure is available.

Question 4

what will happen if your pneumonitis was untreated?

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Depends...: ...On what kind of pneumonitis. Viral pneumonitis mostly resolves without treatment, others may not.

Question 5

what is irradiated by fukushima radiation?

Accepted Answer

Whole body: Radiation from a reactor will effect the whole body but destroy marrow and usually cause demise of patient.

Question 6

what are symptoms of bronchitis or pneumonitis?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms include...: Symptoms of acute bronchitis include cold symptoms, cough productive of sputum, fever, body aches, wheezing, decreased appetite, fatigue, etc. Not every symptom needs to be present. The symptoms of acute pneumonitis can be very similar although the cough and sputum production symptoms are typically not as severe unless bronchospasm is present.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of interstitial pneumonitis?

Accepted Answer

Varied symptoms: Symptoms of interstitial pneumonitis can be variable - chronic cough, shortness of breath, reduced exercise capacity. Symptoms depend on the extent & severity of lung involvement, age of patient, associated medical conditions, underlying cause etc. Talk to your doctor/pulmonologist if you have concerns.

Question 8

is it possible to feel radiation of tvs/ electronics?

Accepted Answer

No: Radiation cannot be felt. Aftereffects may be felt from burns or irritation.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of pneumonitis gotten from a bird?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs due to breathing in a foreign substance, usually certain types of dust, fungus, or molds. Symptoms of acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis may occur 4 - 6 hours after you have left the area where the foreign substance is found. Symptoms may include: chills, cough, fever, malaise, shortness of breath.

Question 10

what is uv radiation a and b?

Accepted Answer

The: Eiectrmagnetic  produce short wavesin the rdio range, then visible light then infrared (heat) then uv a& b before low energy, then finaiiy mega-voitage densely ionizing radiation. Uv is weakly ionizing and does not penetrate.

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