Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Definition
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs due to breathing in a foreign substance, usually certain types of dust, fungus, or molds.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Alternate Names : Extrinsic allergic alveolitis, Farmer's lung, Mushroom picker's disease, Humidifier or air-conditioner lung, Bird breeder's lung
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What is hypersensitivity pneumonitis and what causes it?
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammation of the lung (usually of the very small airways) caused by the body's immune reaction to small air-borne particles.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a syndrome of cough, dyspnea, and fatigue caused by sensitization and subsequent hypersensitivity to environmental (frequently occupational) antigens.
Hypersensitivity
State of reactivity to an antigen that is far greater than the antigenic challenge presented. Hypersensitivity is another term used for an allergic reaction and denotes a deleterious outcome rather than a protective one.
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Acute Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
With acute HP, symptoms usually occur within 2-9 hours of exposure to an antigen you're sensitive to. (An antigen is a substance that your body reacts against, such as molds, dusts, and chemicals.) ...
Electrical Hypersensitivity: Overview
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. This type of pneumonitis is nicknamed "farmer's lung," "mushroom picker's disease" and other colorful names with good reason.
Hypersensitivity
State of reactivity to antigen that is greater than normal for the antigenic challenge; hypersensitivity is the same as allergy and denotes a deleterious outcome rather than a protective one.
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of fungus spores from moldy hay, bird droppings, and other organic dusts.
HYPERSENSITIVITY
Abnormal sensitivity; medically, when the body responds in an exaggerated manner to a foreign agent; allergy.
HYPERTENSION
High blood pressure.
Hypersensitivity-An excessive response by the body to a foreign substance.
Hypersensitivity Reactions, including Anaphylaxis
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including some with fatal outcome, have been reported with the BEXXAR therapeutic regimen.
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The immune system is an integral part of human protection against disease, but the normally protective immune mechanisms can sometimes cause detrimental reactions in the host.
Does hypersensitivity occur frequently?
The predisposition to hypersensitivity is hereditary.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammation of the lung (usually of the very small airways) caused by the body's immune reaction to small air-borne particles. These particles can be bacteria, mold, fungi, or even inorganic.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Aspergillosis precipitin is a laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood resulting from exposure to the fungus Aspergillus.
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Hypersensitivity - Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen.
Hypersensitivity
Usually fever or rash but may cause non specific symptoms such as vomiting or muscle pain.
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hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear
inability to close the eye on the affected side of the face
The symptoms of Bell's palsy may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Hypersensitivity to environmental factors
Genetics
Extreme immune response to infection
The incidence varies widely according to race and sex.
Hypersensitivity to coal tar or any component of the formulation. Warnings/Precautions: ... Exorex®: Coal tar 1% (240 mL) ... Oxipor® VHC: Coal tar solution 25 ...
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an immune reaction to antigens found on a variety of inhaled agents small enough to enter the terminal airways in the lungs (bronchioles and alveoli).
Hypersensitivity to oseltamivir phosphate is a contraindication.
Dose adjustment is recommended for both treatment and prevention in adults with severe renal insufficiency.
Is Tamiflu a substitute for influenza vaccination?
Hypersensitivity allergic reactions have been reported with most chemotherapy drugs, although they are generally infrequent. They occur more commonly with L-asparaginase, paclitaxel, docetaxel, teniposide, procarbazine, and cytarabine.
Hypersensitivity (Allergy, Arthus reaction)
Certain early complications of trauma
embolism (Air, Fat) - Crush syndrome/Rhabdomyolysis - Compartment syndrome/Volkmann's contracture
Complications of surgical and medical care ...
Hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to the anesthetic
Discomfort during the test
Headache after the test
CSF leak
Bleeding into the spinal canal ...
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis occurring in workers who wash the mold from cheeses during the aging process, caused by inhalation of spores of Penicillium from moldy cheese casings. [Dorland]
Cheese Washer's Lung
Cheese Handler's Lung ...
Hypersensitivity to cytotoxic agents can be manifested by pruritus, edema, urticaria, and erythema. Hypersensitivity reactions vary in symptomatology and depend on the drug, the dosage, and the allergy history of the patient.
Hypersensitivity to cold
Yellowish skin, especially on the palms of hands and soles of feet; this comes from consuming too many vegetables rich in vitamin A
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Hypersensitivity or Hyposensitivity - The overly responsivity or under-responsivity to sensory information or input through the mouth (tactile), nose (olfactory), eyes (visual), skin (tactile), balance (vestibular), movement (proprioception).
Hypersensitivity vasculitis - Hypersensitivity vasculitis can develop after taking a medicine. To be diagnosed with hypersensitivity-type vasculitis, a person must have the following characteristics: ...
skin hypersensitivity in the area where the herpes zoster is to appear
mild rash, which appears after five days and first looks like small, red spots that turn into blisters
blisters, which turn yellow and dry, often leaving small, pitted scars ...
cold hypersensitivity
familial cold-induced autoinflammatory syndrome
familial cold urticaria
FCAS
FCU ...
Delayed Hypersensitivity
Dermatitis Medicamentosa
Dermatitis Venenata
Drug Hypersensitivity ...
An acute hypersensitivity reaction to monosodium glutamate, a preservative common in Chinese food.
Previous hypersensitivity to the same psychoactive medication
Discontinuance of the offending medication, and not re-instituting it
In children, reassurance, benadryl, or barbiturates have been used.
Immediate hypersensitivity reactions
Delayed hypersensitivity reactions
Serum sickness
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Definition Hypersensitivity pneumonitis refers to an inflammation of the lungs caused by repeatedbreathing in of a foreign substance, such an organic dust, a fungus, or a mold.
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Hayfever and allergic rhinitis ...
A history of hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including gelatin
A history of an allergic reaction to neomycin
Blood disorders (other than simple anemia) or cancer ...
delayed-type hypersensitivity response
DTH. An inflammatory response that develops 24 to 72 hours after exposure to an antigen that the immune system recognizes as foreign.
Delayed -type Hypersensitivity T-cell
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Abnormal feeding
Hypersensitivity to stimuli
Inability to regulate sleep and wakeful states, with rapid transitions from deep sleep to excessive crying and irritability
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the role of gastric hypersensitivity in indigestion
the relationship between indigestion and psychological disorders
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Chemical Hypersensitivity / Environmental Illness - Support Group
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
Hypersplenism
Hypertelorism with Esophageal Abnormalities and Hypospadias
Hypertelorism-Hypospadias Syndrome
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allergy : hypersensitivity caused by a foreign substance, small doses of which cause a violent bodily reaction
alliaceous : similar to garlic or onion family
alopecia : baldness, lack of hair ...
pain behind the ear, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, hyperacusis
Belladona -- Teratogenic Agent ... ear anomalies
Ben-Ari-Shuper-Mimouni syndrome ... posteriorly rotated ears
Benadryl -- Teratogenic Agent ... ear anomalies ...
Food Hypersensitivity (Food Allergy)
Food Safety (Safe Food Handling)
Food Sanitation and Hygiene (Safe Food Handling)
Food Additives
Food Allergy
Food Guide Pyramid
Food Jags
Food Label
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Nickel hypersensitivity: A clinical review and call to action. International Journal of Dermatology. 2010;49:115.
Beltrani VS. Contact dermatitis: A practice parameter. Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. 2006;97:s1.
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Visceral (esophageal) Hypersensitivity:
Patients with NCCP may also have 'visceral hypersensitivity' that is an esophagus where the smallest change in pressure or exposure to acid may result in tremendous pain.
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a hypersensitivity reaction to Aspergillus. It is usually seen in an atopic individual with asthma, it is also commonly associated with Cystic: 1 - Relating to cysts 2 - Relating to urinary bladder \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n '); ...
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