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Extrinsic allergic alveolitis [PDF]
Respirology, 2006 Abstract: Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (also known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis) is caused by repeated inhalation of mainly organic antigens by sensitized subjects. This induces a hypersensitivity response in the distal bronchioles and alveoli and subjects may present clinically with a variety of symptoms.
Tengku, Ismail +2 more
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Mortality trends in asbestosis, extrinsic allergic alveolitis and sarcoidosis in England and Wales.
Respiratory Medicine, 2011 A. Hanley +4 more
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Fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Journal of Advanced Lung Health, 2023 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), which is otherwise known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is a clinical syndrome characterized by diffuse interstitial involvement secondary to exposure to organic antigens.
Ravindran Chetambath, Rameesa Shanavas
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Pediatric Pulmonology, Volume 58, Issue 12, Page 3542-3548, December 2023., 2023 Abstract Background Offspring born via cesarean delivery (CD) may be more prone to develope long‐term respiratory diseases, compared to those delivered vaginally (VD). In this study, we compared the rates of respiratory diseases between first twins VD and second twins delivered via CD. Methods This was a retrospective database study.
Israel Yoles +2 more
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A case of humidifier lung; the key diagnosis is detailed medical history taking
Respirology Case Reports, Volume 11, Issue 9, September 2023., 2023 Humidifier lung is a phenotype of hypersensitive pneumonitis (HP) caused by inhalation exposure to contaminated humidifier vapours that frequently occur during dry winter. We report a case of humidifier lung that was diagnosed based on its characteristic clinical cause and detailed medical history taking.
Munechika Hara, Yasuaki Yashiro
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Acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis associated with mushroom worker’s lung – a case report
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis is a non-IgE mediated allergic reaction to inhalation of an allergen. There are more than 200 allergens known to cause this condition, but the list of antigens responsible for
Marcelina Makuch +4 more
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Evaluation of cases with hypersensitivity pneumonia: 10 year analysis
The Clinical Respiratory Journal, Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 329-338, April 2023., 2023 The aim of this study was to examine the clinical features of hypersensitivity pneumonia cases, diagnostic methods, and related conditions in our hospital, which is a reference clinic in Turkey for chest disease. HP is a common immune‐mediated interstitial lung disease induced by repeated exposure to environmental and occupational antigens. Etiological
Adem Koyuncu +2 more
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Clinical utility of a standardized chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis exposure questionnaire
Respirology, Volume 28, Issue 4, Page 366-372, April 2023., 2023 Abstract Background and Objective Identification of an exposure is integral to the diagnosis, management, and prognostication of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (CHP). Standardized questionnaires may aid in the identification of exposures, however, there currently are no evidence‐based patient‐validated questionnaires available.
Hayley Barnes +8 more
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Physicians' ability to recognize adventitious lung sounds
Pediatric Pulmonology, Volume 58, Issue 3, Page 866-870, March 2023., 2023 Abstract Background Lung auscultation is an important tool for diagnosing respiratory diseases. However, the ability of observers to recognize respiratory sounds varies considerably and depends on the sound. The present study aimed to assess the auscultatory skills of healthcare professionals and medical students. Methods A total of 295 physicians (185
Dafni Moriki +6 more
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Occupational Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis in a poultry farmer
, 2020 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a group of inflammatory interstitial lung diseases caused by hypersensitivity immune reactions to the inhalation of various antigens: fungal, bacterial, animal protein, or chemical sources, finely dispersed, with ...
Smărăndescu Raluca Andreea +3 more
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