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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Toxic pneumonitis
  1. Multiple myeloma 
    ... weakened immune system and frequent infections such as pneumonia; and a reduced ... or by toxic proteins produced by the abnormal plasma cells.People ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/multiple-myeloma - Genetics
  2. Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis 
    ... allow infections to develop. Serious complications can include pneumonia, ... those with toxic epidermal necrolysis.Among people who survive, long-term ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...hnson-syndrome-toxic-epidermal-necrolysis - Genetics
  3. Chronic granulomatous disease 
    ... lungs are the most frequent area of infection; pneumonia is a common feature of this condition. Individuals ... granulomatous disease may develop a type of fungal pneumonia, called mulch pneumonitis, which causes fever and shortness ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/chronic-granulomatous-disease - Genetics
  4. Alzheimer's disease 
    ... In Alzheimer's disease, death usually results from pneumonia, malnutrition, or general body wasting (inanition).Alzheimer's ... these genes is altered, large amounts of a toxic protein fragment called amyloid beta peptide are produced ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alzheimers-disease - Genetics
  5. Nijmegen breakage syndrome 
    ... increase susceptibility to recurrent infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, and other infections affecting the upper respiratory ... DNA can be damaged by agents such as toxic chemicals or radiation. Breaks in DNA strands also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/nijmegen-breakage-syndrome - Genetics
  6. Adenosine deaminase deficiency 
    ... a result, people with ADA deficiency often develop pneumonia, chronic diarrhea, and widespread skin rashes. Additional signs ... in the thymus are particularly vulnerable to a toxic buildup of deoxyadenosine. These cells die before they ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/adenosine-deaminase-deficiency - Genetics