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respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and accumulation of fluid in the lungs; caused by infectious agents (e.g., viruses or bacteria) or by inhalation of certain irritants
- It is also related to certain pneumonia viruses: to the parainfluenza virus, which causes colds in children, and to the respiratory syncytial virus, which can cause fatal pneumonia in a person who has AIDS.p. 65.5
- It is also related to certain pneumonia viruses: to the parainfluenza virus, which causes colds in children, and to the respiratory syncytial virus, which can cause fatal pneumonia in a person who has AIDS.p. 65.6
- "It was a typical ARDS picture—acute respiratory distress syndrome—like early pneumonia," Dr. Silverstein said.p. 135.4
- He didn't think that the animal was suffering from pneumonia or a cold.p. 168.5
- They had pneumonia.p. 358.5
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