examples of hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Etiology

• bagassosis
  • source: bagasse (sugar cane)
  • antigen: thermophilic actinomycetes
• farmer's lung
  • source: moldy hay
  • antigen: thermophilic actinomycetes
• chemical workers' lung: isocyanates
• humidifier & air conditioner lung disease
  • source: contaminated water
  • antigens: Aureobasidium pullulans & other organisms
• machine operators' lung
  • source: metalworking fluid
  • antigens: Pseudomonas species & atypical mycobacteria
• pigeon breeder's or bird fancier's disease
  • source: parakeets, parrots, pigeons
  • antigens: avian proteins
• malt workers' lung
  • source: moldy barley
  • antigens: Aspergillus fumigatus & clavatus
• sauna takers' lung
  • source: contaminated sauna water
  • antigen: Aureobasidium species
• detergent workers' lung
  • source: detergent enzymes
  • antigen: Bacillus subtilis enzymes

Additional terms

• hypersensitivity pneumonitis; extrinsic allergic alveolitis; pigeon breeder's lung; bird fancier's lung; farmer's lung; allergic pneumonitis