Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: An Occupational Hazard

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a rare pulmonary disease that occurs when the body has an exaggerated response to environmental allergens such as bacteria, fungi, animal and plant proteins and low molecular weight chemicals. The disease is divided into 3 categories: acute, subacute, and chronic...

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Published in:Journal for nurse practitioners 2012-05, Vol.8 (5), p.399-405
Main Author: Rutt, Ann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergens
Avoidance
Cardiovascular disease
Diagnosis
Dust
Epidemiology
extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Family medical history
Fungi
Hypersensitivity
hypersensitivity pneumonitis
interstitial lung disease
Laboratory animals
Molecular weight
Mosses
Occupational health
occupational lung disease
Plants
Proteins
Saunas & hot tubs
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Summary:Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a rare pulmonary disease that occurs when the body has an exaggerated response to environmental allergens such as bacteria, fungi, animal and plant proteins and low molecular weight chemicals. The disease is divided into 3 categories: acute, subacute, and chronic. The work-up includes a thorough environmental and occupational history and a high clinical suspicion for HP. Prompt diagnosis is important and complete avoidance of the antagonizing antigen is essential to prevent irreversible lung damage.
ISSN:1555-4155
1878-058X
DOI:10.1016/j.nurpra.2011.09.024