Restrictive pulmonary disease

Restrictive pulmonary disease

Definition

Decreased lung volume and inadequate ventilation due to parenchymal lung disorders (e.g., interstitial pulmonary fibrosis) or extrapulmonary disorders (e.g., scoliosis). Patients present with shortness of breath and cough.

Also known as restrictive lung disease, Restrictive lung disease (disorder) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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