Treatment is focused on reversing the cause of inflammation and reducing symptoms. Corticosteroids may be given to reduce inflammation, often before long-term scarring occurs. Antibiotics are usually not helpful or needed, unless there is a secondary infection. Oxygen therapy may be helpful.
Chemical pneumonitis
Viral pneumonia
Atypical pneumonia
Acute bronchitis
Bacterial pneumonia
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Parasitic pneumonia
Radiation-induced lung injury