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Chest
exposure factor
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aspiration | decrease in exposure factor |
| Atelectasis | increase exposure |
| Bronchiectasis | no change in exposure factor |
| Bonchitis | no change in exposure factor |
| Cystic fiborsis | increase with severe condition |
| Emphysema | decrease in exposure factor |
| Epiglottitis | decrease in exposure factor |
| hamartoma | no change in exposure factor |
| Pleural effusion | increase in exposure factor |
| Empyema | increase in exposure factor |
| hemothorax | increase in exposure factor |
| Pleurisy | no change in exposure factor |
| Pneumothorax | no change in exposure factor |
| Pulmonary edema | increase in exposure factor in severe case |
| RDS | increase in exposure factor |
| TB | increase in exposure factor for secondary |
| Asbestosis | no change in exposure factor |
| Silicosis | no change in exposure factor |