Bird fancier's lung

Hypersensitivity granulomatous pneumonitis caused by the inhalation of avian antigens that are present in the dust of the droppings and feathers of many species of birds. In the acute phase it manifests as fever, chills, dyspnea, cough, and chest tightness. Chronic exposure may lead to interstitial lung fibrosis.

Also known as: Avian hypersensitivity pneumonitis, bird fancier lung, bird fancier's lung, bird-fanciers' lung, pigeon-breeder lung disease, pigeon-breeder's lung, bird-breeder's lung, poultry worker's lung

76 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Bird fancier's lung itself.