Question 1

what is acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

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Inflammation in lung: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a lung disease in which an inhaled substance capable of triggering an immune response called and "antigen" is  inhaled and causes an illness that is like pneumonia, with fever , shortness of breath etc.. Symptoms resolve when exposure to the antigen is stopped, but repetitive exposure can result in chronic scar formation in the lung. Steroid medicine can also help.

Question 2

what is causing hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

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Sherlock Holmes: It can be extremely difficulty to identify the source of hypersensitivity penumonitis; there are literally tens and tens of sources for the illness.  Some of the top offenders include:
•bird droppings
•humidifiers, heating systems, and hot tubs
•liquid chemicals used in the landscaping and florist industries
•moldy hay, straw, and grain
•chemicals released during the production of plastics and ele.

Question 3

i had hypersensitivity pneumonitis last year. can it return?

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Hypersesitive pneumo: Yes it can if you get expsed to the same or similar organic dust, which caused it in first place.

Question 4

i had hypersensitivity pneumonitis last june. am i healthy now?

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Maybe: The rate of recurrence of hypersensitivty pneumonitis is very low unless you have repeat contact with the offending agent.  Some of these causes include exposures to:
•bird droppings
•humidifiers, heating systems, and hot tubs
•liquid chemicals used in the landscaping and florist industries
•moldy hay, straw, and grain
•chemicals released during the production of plastics and electronics, and chem.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

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Extrinsic alveolitis: A non-ige mediated, immunologically mediated lung disease with generalized symptoms due to sensitization of a wide variety of inhaled organic dusts.  These include molds, birds and other antigens found especially in workplaces and hobbies.  It affects lung alveoli and can have acute (appears like viral pneumonia), subacute and chronic forms.  No one test confirms the disease.

Question 6

how are you diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis and can it happen suddenly?what can i do if i have it

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Multiple things: An appropriate history, chest x-ray ANS appropriate blood tests are often needed. If the exposure that causes it can be identified avoidance of the exposure can be curative.  Steroids can help relieve symptoms for the short term. If the exposure persist, serious  lung damage can occur. You do need to see your physician or specialist for this problem.

Question 7

acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis fatal?

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Not usually: Not usually, however very heavy exposure to the inciting agent or very severe responses can cause severe lung injury and result even in respiratory failure. Even in these situations if medical care is sought out the response to steroid medicine is usually very good. Repeat exposures that are untreated can cause a more chronic scarring of the lung or pulmonary fibrosis that can shorten ones life.

Question 8

is there any history on the drug simvastin and hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

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Not reported.: If it occurs, probably another cause, not the simivistatin.  I could find only one citation on simvistatin and cutaneous vasculitis, a case report of one. Not an issue!

Question 9

whats the difference between hypersensitivity pneumonitis and asthma?

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Similar: Asthma is, in most cases, an allergic reaction caused by ige or the allergy antibody. Hypersensitivity pnemonitis is a different immune reaction caused by igg, usually. Both can make one short of breath but the reason for this symptom is different pathology.

Question 10

what is the difference between hypersensitivity pneumonitis and asthma?

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Very different: Hp is a hypersensitivity reaction usually to some organic material usually mold, but also food particles, bird droppings, pets, grains, etc.  Asthma presents with mostly reversible airway obstruction due to exercise, allergens, infections. Both can present with sob, cough, wheezing, but hp can also have fever.  Hp usually resolves or kept from turning into fibrosis, once removed from trigger.

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