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Extrinsic allergic alveolitis

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

肺间质纤维化、呼吸衰竭、体重减轻、呼吸困难、变应性咳嗽、胸闷、心动过速、气急

The pathology of disease

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (hypersensitivity pneumonitis) is recurrent inhalation of antigenic organic dust; involves terminal bronchioles. Farmer's lung, bagassosis, mushroom worker's lung, budgerigar fancier's lung, humidifier lung.

Common Symptoms

Pulmonary fibrosis; respiratory failure; weight loss; dyspnea; allergic cough; chest tightness; tachycardia; tachypnea

Causes

Thermophilic actinomycetes/fungal spores/animal proteins/plant antigens.

Treatment

Antigen avoidance; corticosteroids

Prevention

Organic dust control.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the respiratory medicine department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.