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HypersensitivityPneumonitis
Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
Martha Burk MD, MS
Definition
“…a group of immunologically mediatedlungdiseases in which the repeated inhalation of certain finely dispersed antigens of a widevariety, mainly including organic particles or low molecular weight chemicals, provokes ahypersensitivity reaction withgranulomatousinflammation in the distal bronchioles andalveoliof susceptible subjects”
Bourke et al Eur Respir J 2001
Epidemiology
First recognized in grain workers in 1713
Prevalence difficult to assess
Not caused by a single etiologic agent
A complex syndrome varying in
Intensity
Clinical presentation
Lack of agreement on diagnostic criteria
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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Sections
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- Epidemiology
- Key Players In Fibrosis
- Clinical Features
- Acute HP
- Chronic HP
- Clinical Course
- Pulmonary Function
- Chest Radiography
- Ground Glass Opacities
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage
- Histopathology
- Who Gets HP?
- Bird Fanciers
- Factory Workers
- Others
- Diagnostic Approach
- Occupational History
- Environmental History
- Treatment
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