Which of the following Is characteristically not associated with the development of interstitial lung disease?: (A) Organic dusts, (B) Inorganic dusts, (C) Toxic gases e.g. chlorine, sulphur dioxide, (D) None of the above
Answer is D. All the given factors including organic dusts,inorganic dusts(beryllium,silica,asbestos),toxic fumes like chlorine,sulphur dioxide,Smoking,radiation etc are associated with the development of interstitial lung diseases. Ref:Harrison's medicine-18th edition,page no:2161.