Bird Fancier's Lung

A form of alveolitis or pneumonitis due to an acquired hypersensitivity to inhaled avian antigens, usually proteins in the dust of bird feathers and droppings.

Also Known As:

Pneumonitis, Avian Hypersensitivity; Avian Hypersensitivity Pneumonitides; Bird Fancier Lung; Bird Fancier's Lungs; Bird Fanciers Lung; Budgerigar Fancier Lung; Budgerigar Fancier's Lungs; Budgerigar Fanciers Lung; Duvet Lung, Feather; Duvet Lungs, Feather; Feather Duvet Lungs; Hypersensitivity Pneumonitides, Avian; Lung, Bird Fancier's; Lung, Budgerigar Fancier's; Lung, Feather Duvet; Lung, Pigeon Breeder's; Lungs, Bird Fancier's; Lungs, Budgerigar Fancier's; Lungs, Feather Duvet; Lungs, Pigeon Breeder's; Pigeon Breeder Lung; Pigeon Breeder's Lungs; Pigeon Breeders Lung; Pneumonitides, Avian Hypersensitivity; Avian Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis; Budgerigar Fancier's Lung; Feather Duvet Lung; Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Avian; Pigeon Breeder's Lung; Pneumonitis, Hypersensitivity, Avian

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Lung Diseases: 22246
  - Interstitial Lung Diseases: 8435
    - Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis: 1339
      - Bird Fancier's Lung: 90
- Respiratory Hypersensitivity: 4626
  - Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis: 1339
    - Bird Fancier's Lung: 90
Immune System Diseases: 4321
- Hypersensitivity: 76867
  - Immediate Hypersensitivity: 2249
    - Respiratory Hypersensitivity: 4626
      - Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis: 1339
        Bird Fancier's Lung: 90
Occupational Diseases: 970
- Bird Fancier's Lung: 90

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