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Can you die from lung inflamation?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: Lung inflammation is not a specific disorder & can be mild or severe. To some degree any infection in the lung causes 'inflammation" but most lung infections are not fatal, on the other hand, severe insults to the lung, such as severe infections, smoke inhalation, trauma, & other diseases causes a more severe lung inflammation called the "ards" (adult respiratory distress syndrome). 40% die.

Answered 7/30/2017

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