[extrinsic allergic alveolitis] Flashcards
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inhalation of allergens
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proteins in excrement
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hypersensitivity reaction
alveoli infiltrated with inflammatory cells
granuloma formation in chronic exposure
4
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bird excrement exposure
farmers (mushrooms/sugar/malt)
5
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4-6 hours
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dry cough
dyspnoea
fevers
rigors
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type 1
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bronchoscope
fluid ejected into bronchi
fluid collected for ix
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increased lymphocytes
mast cells
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neutrophilia
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consolidation
12
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prednisolone 40mg/24 hrs
remove allergen exposure
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prednisolone 40mg/24 hrs
remove allergen exposure
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upper zone
15
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interstitial lung disease