Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Overview

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests
  • References
Reviewed By David A. Kaufman, M.D.

Definition

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs due to breathing in a foreign substance, usually certain types of dust, fungus, or molds.


Symptoms

Symptoms of acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis may occur 4 - 6 hours after you have left the area where the foreign substance is found. These symptoms may include:

Symptoms of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis may include:

  • Breathlessness, especially with exertion

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Encyclopedia: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammation of the alveoli within the lung caused by hypersensitivity to inhaled organic dusts. Sufferers are commonly exposed to the dust by their occupation or hobbies. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis may also be called many different names, based on the provoking antigen. These include: ; Bird-Breeder's Lung : Also called Bird fancier's lung, Pigeon-Breeder's Lung, and Poultry-Worker's Lung. Caused by avian proteins. Exposure is from feathers and bird...
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Yahoo! Answers

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I had Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis last June......?
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I haven't heard of it in a swimming case, but I do remember a case of a farmer that developed hypersensitivty pneumonitis from mold in the hay bails that he...

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