About White Lung Syndrome:
- It originates from distinctive white patches on chest X-rays in affected children.
- The term includes various respiratory illnesses like acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, and silica-related conditions.
- Causes: It is believed to be caused by a combination of bacterial, viral, and environmental factors.
- Signs and symptoms
- The patients have symptoms including cough, fever, runny nose, phlegm pileup in sinuses, difficulty breathing and fatigue.
- Treatment
- The treatment is mainly focused on addressing the symptoms of pneumonia and ensuring the respiratory health of the patients.
- Medicines are given to alleviate symptoms like cough and fever. Overall monitoring must be done and oxygen therapy provided if necessary.
Other lungs related infections
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious lung condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the air sacs in the lungs. This makes it difficult to breathe. ARDS can be caused by a variety of factors, including pneumonia, sepsis, and trauma.
- Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare lung disease that is caused by deposits of calcium in the air sacs of the lungs. This can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pain.
- Silicosis is a lung disease that is caused by inhaling silica dust. Silica dust is found in sand, stone, and other materials. Silicosis can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pain.