Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis Flashcards by Tw Q | Brainscape

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What are the clinical features of acute hypersensivity pneumonitis

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symptoms start after 4-6 hours
Flu-like symptoms: malaise, fever, cough, SOB
Diffuse fine crackles
Symptoms last for about 12 hours- days

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Clinical features: chronic

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Long-term low dose exposure to antigen
Insidious onset - Dyspnea, chest pain, cyanosis, productive cough and fatigue

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Treatment for Acute

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Antigen avoidance
Oxygen
Steriods

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Treatment of chronic

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stop Exposure
Oral steroids if breathless

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