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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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An immune system disorder that affects the lungs, through reacting with airborne particles and creating lung inflammation.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Interstitial lung disease

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Chills
Malaise
Productive cough
Cough, no sputum (non-productive)
Dry cough
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Steroids

Tests

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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