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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis - fibrosis causes breathlessness? (+ other nuances)

A general overview of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) based on the example from a comment received. We discuss the types of HP: acute, subacute and chronic, pulmonary fibrosis in hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It is also important to identify the triggers (antigen) for HP and this can be difficult. Sometimes exposure questionnaires may help, and we have blood tests to look for sensitization to birds (pigeon, budgie) or farmer's lung triggers. Breathlessness in HP is not always due to the pulmonary fibrosis alone so we need to look for other causes as well. Treatment for hypersensitivity pneumonitis aims to first remove the trigger (if identified and possible), followed by anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant medication if indicated, or antifibrotic ("anti-scarring") treatment to slow down the worsening in the fibrosis if the disease is progressive. A very complex disease indeed! #hypersensitivity #pneumonitis #ild Please leave comments below if you want me to cover other topics in ILD. ☕ Consider supporting my work by "buying a coffee" -- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scstanel 📚 https://www.interstitiallungdisease.info 🐤X / Twitter:   / ildinfo   🎵 Podcast links: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NHgvZw... GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... The opinions presented on this channel are my own and do not constitute medical advice in specific cases. If you are watching/listening to this content as a patient, you must seek personalized advice from your own healthcare team (who can provide you with a consultation and appropriate treatment and advice. This information presented here may not apply in your case. If you are a health professional, please use your professional judgement when treating patients.