Farmer's lung
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ICD9 = {{ICD9|495.0}} |
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'''Farmer's lung''' is a [[hypersensitivity pneumonitis]] induced by the inhalation of biologic dusts coming from [[mould]]y [[hay]] or other [[agricultural]] products. The [[immune response]] is most often initiated by exposure to thermophilic [[actinomycete]]s, which generates [[IgG]]-type [[antibodies]] that circulate in the bloodstream. Following a subsequent exposure, IgG antibodies combine with the inhaled [[allergen]] and form [[immune complex]]es. These complexes are deposited in the lung and generate an inflammatory response typical of a [[type III hypersensitivity]] response.
Farmer's lung is an example of extrinsic allergic alveolitis.
{{Respiratory pathology}}
{{Allergic conditions}}
[[Category:Pulmonology]]
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[[de:Farmerlunge]]
[[sl:Farmarska pljuča]]