Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis Quiz
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Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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Tickly cough
Cough with phlegm
Shortness of breath when lying down
Frequent and violent coughing
Nighttime cough
Fever then no fever then fever again
Breathing out is easy but breathing in is difficult
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
An inflammatory condition in which the lungs have a strong reaction to inhaled foreign particles like mold, pet dander, or bird feathers.
Symptoms of extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Cough
Feeling breathless
Fever
Have frequent contact with birds or real feathers
Blood in saliva
Questions your doctor may ask to check for extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Do you have a cough?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a pet bird or do you use down jackets or feather comforters?
Do you have blood in your phlegm?
Treatment for extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Treatment involves identifying and removing the offending substance, followed by medications to decrease lung inflammation. More severe cases may need lung physical therapy or lung transplants.
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References
Šterclová M. Exogenní alergické alveolitidy: minimum pro praxi [Extrinsic allergic alveolitis: minimum for clinical practice]. Vnitr Lek. 2018 Winter;63(11):802-806. Czech. PMID: 29303282.
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Ismail T, McSharry C, Boyd G. Extrinsic allergic alveolitis. Respirology. 2006 May;11(3):262-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00839.x. PMID: 16635083.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00839.x
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Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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