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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

无力、呼吸困难、变应性咳嗽、食欲减退、气短、乏力、喘息、发绀、咳嗽伴哮鸣音

The pathology of disease

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis) is a non-asthmatic allergic lung disease with diffuse interstitial inflammation from inhaled organic dust (<10um) containing fungal spores/bacterial products/animal proteins/insect antigens.

Common Symptoms

Fatigue; dyspnea; allergic cough; anorexia; wheezing; cyanosis; cough with rhonchi

Causes

Inhaled organic antigens; type III/IV hypersensitivity.

Treatment

Antigen avoidance; corticosteroids; supportive

Prevention

Avoid antigen exposure.

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.