Extrinsic allergic alveolitis

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (also known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis) is caused by repeated inhalation of mainly organic antigens by sensitized subjects. This induces a hypersensitivity response in the distal bronchioles and alveoli and subjects may present clinically with a variety of symptoms...

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Main Authors:	Boyd, G. (Author), Ismail, T. (Author), Mcsharry, C. (Author)
Format:	Article
Language:	English
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