Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapours

Definition

This refers to conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes, and vapours.

5 subordinate codes

• CA81.0Bronchitis or pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapours
• CA81.1Pulmonary oedema due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapours
• CA81.2Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapours, not elsewhere classified
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Lung diseases due to external agents

• CA60Pneumoconiosis
• CA70-CA7ZPneumonitis
• CA80Airway disease due to specific organic dust
• CA82Respiratory conditions due to other external agents
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified