Preferred Label : Farmer's Lung;
NCIt synonyms : Farmer s Lung;
NCIt definition : Hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by the repeated exposure and inhalation of biological
dust (such as hay dust, mold spores, or other agricultural products). It is considered
a type II hypersensitivity inflammatory reaction. In the acute phase, signs and symptoms
include fever, chills, cough, dyspnea, headache, and chest tightness. The subacute
phase manifests as chronic cough, dyspnea, anorexia, and weight loss. The chronic
phase results from the prolonged exposure to the antigen and is characterized by severe
dyspnea and irreversible damage to the lungs.;
Codes from synonyms : J67.0;
Origin ID : C34605;
UMLS CUI : C0015634;
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