[…] secondary to inhaled allergens Alternate/Historical Names Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (equvalent term) Many allergen specific names, a few of which are: Bird fancier's lung Farmer's lung Hot tub lung Humidifier lung Diagnostic Criteria Clinical May present [surgpathcriteria.stanford.edu]

Antigen present in blood vessel walls, syncytial cell (arrow). Scale bars = 50 µm. [figshare.com]

A mild arteritis is typically present. Erosive conjunctivitis with prominent goblet cell formation is present in the fetus as well as a nonsuppurative pneumonia with prominent peribronchiolar lymphoid tissue. [vet.uga.edu]

The book presents a multimodality approach to diagnosis, integrating cytologic, radiologic, surgical, and clinical pathologic features of each disease. [books.google.com]

EST Thursday, Oct. 21 with the exception of research findings presented at IDSA press conferences. [idsa.confex.com]

• Rales

  Preliminary lung findings were inspiratory rales in both basal areas, decreased diffusion capacity and a radiological picture resembling sarcoidosis. A high-resolution computed tomography scan indicated patchy alveolitis as well. [karger.com]

  […] serum precipitin test, or BAL antibody X-ray or HRCT of chest showing changes consistent with HP BAL lymphocytosis (usually >40%) Histopathological changes on lung biopsy consistent with HP Positive inhalation provocation test Minor criteria Bibasilar rales [arupconsult.com]

• Pulmonary Disorder

  Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, represents a group of pulmonary disorders mediated by an inflammatory reaction to inhalation of an allergen. [radiopaedia.org]

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Amphotericin may be used if initial treatment fails. [ 16 ] Echinocandin derivatives such as caspofungin, micafungin and anidulafungin are effective agents in the treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) refractory to standard treatment, or [patient.info]

[…] and immunoglobulin treatment (400 mg/Kg IV). [clinicalcasereports.jacobspublishers.com]

However, rheumatoid nodules have, at times, been noted to paradoxically enlarge with rheumatoid arthritis treatment, in particular, this has been observed with methotrexate treatment [ 76 ]. [err.ersjournals.com]

Along with a focus on the viruses themselves, it addresses the diseases they cause, current treatments and preventive measures. [books.google.com]

[…] azithromycin or levofloxacin What is the prognosis of mycoplasma? most recover with no sequelae [brainscape.com]

Prognosis CNPA has a significant mortality of up to 40%, even if promptly recognised and treated. It is easy to miss and, in such cases, carries a worse prognosis. [patient.info]

However, when smokers do develop hypersensitivity pneumonitis, it is more commonly fibrosing disease with a worse prognosis 10. [radiopaedia.org]

Centrilobular accentuation of peribronchiolar fibrosis is very suggestive of hypersensitivity pneumonitis Surrounds and may occlude bronchiole Fibrosis may bridge from centrilobular to peripheral zones Fibrosis is generally not reversible and imparts a poor prognosis [surgpathcriteria.stanford.edu]

[…] in response to inhalation of organic antigens • Higher prevalence in farmers, animal breeders, and agricultural industries • Mainly affect Adults (50 – 60 years) • 95% of HP cases occur in nonsmokers – Smoking is related to lower prevalence but worse prognosis [slideshare.net]

Clues to these other etiologies are often apparent in the history. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Specific etiology Drug induced: nitrofurantoin Parasite: strongyloides, pulm. larva nigrans, tropical pulm. eosinophilia, histosomiases Fungus: hypersensitivity bronchopulm. aspergillosis, bronchocentric granulomatosis C. [enotes.tripod.com]

However, sarcoidosis does not have such well defined etiology as extrinsic allergic alveolitis. [journalpulmonology.org]

From these observations, it seems reasonable to consider that Wegeners granulomatosis begins as a progressive granulomatous inflammation of unknown etiology at one or more levels in the respiratory tract. [dokumen.tips]

Bronchiolitis obliterans of unknown etiology Bronchiolitis Obliterans and Organizing Pneumonia Also known as BOOP. Steroids effective. [lumen.luc.edu]

It presents the latest concepts, methods and technologies in epidemiology, detection, investigation, modeling and intervention. [books.google.com]

Aspergilloma Epidemiology Aspergilloma has a variable prevalence depending on the amount of cavitating lung disease affecting a population. [patient.info]

Methods Statistics Trigonometry Medical & Nursing Anatomy Anesthesiology Audiology Bacteriology Biochemistry Bioethics Biomedical Science Cardiology Cardiovascular Childbirth Chiropractic Dentistry Dermatology Diagnostic Imaging Drugs Endocrinology Epidemiology [brainscape.com]

Chronic presentation Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia Unusual interstitial pneumonia Bronchiolitis obliterans Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Sarcoidosis Asthma Silicosis Drug-induced pneumonitis Background Epidemiology [arupconsult.com]

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[…] pneumothorax and passed away .Pneumothoracies occurred at a high frequency, were not readily explained by barotrauma, and were associated with adverse outcome Methods: This prompted us to perform limited cardiopulmonary autopsies to better understand the pathophysiological [idsa.confex.com]

[…] s lung, paprika slicer’s lung, wine maker’s lung, tobacco grower’s lung Animal proteins Pituitary snuff taker’s lung, pigeon breeder's lung, bird fancier’s disease, furrier’s lung, poultry worker's lung Chemicals Bathtub finisher's lung, Coptic lung Pathophysiology [arupconsult.com]

From a pathophysiological point of view HP with DAH is most likely due to immune complex mediated necrotizing alveolitis and bronchiolitis. [clinicalcasereports.jacobspublishers.com]

Pathophysiology In a healthy, immunocompetent individual, macrophages and neutrophils normally defend against the inhaled fungus. [patient.info]

Along with a focus on the viruses themselves, it addresses the diseases they cause, current treatments and preventive measures. [books.google.com]

Therefore, cold fluids and foods are encouraged, which facilitate clot formation and prevent its disintegration. Avoiding smoking. [en.wikipedia.org]

Prevention: Quarantine new animals, minimize overcrowding, provide good sanitation. References ↑ Mansfield KG, King N. (1998) Viral Diseases In: Bennett B, Abee CR,Henrickson RV, eds. Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research: Diseases. [vetbook.org]

Management Due to its high morbidity and mortality, prevention in susceptible patients is always better (see below). [patient.info]