pneumonitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?
A
a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction (immune-complex mediated).
2
Q
what causes hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?
A
various potential causes:
chemicals
natural compounds
3
Q
what are examples of hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?
A
farmers lung
bird workers lung
4
Q
what are acute presentations of hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?
A
dry cough, breathlessness, muscle pain and fever.
resp (hypoxia and crackles)
5
Q
how do you manage acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?
A
oxygen therapy and high dose steroids (oral prednisolone)
6
Q
how do you manage hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?
A
remove allergen
