Which of the following is characterically not associated with the development of interstial lung disease: (A) Organic dusts, (B) Inorganic dusts, (C) Toxic gases, (D) None
Answer is D. All the mentioned are associated with interstial lung disease Interstitial lung disease may be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, such as asbestos or coal dust, or it can be caused by an auto-immune disease such as rheumatoid ahritis. Once lung scarring occurs, it's generally irreversible.