| Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a raptor handler and a wild bird fancier. | |
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PMID: 7749976 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis has been associated with a variety of antigens in various settings. We have recently encountered one case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis from owl droppings and another case from a wild Moluccan cockatoo. OBJECTIVE: It is important to alert physicians to the possibility of hypersensitivity pneumonitis when dealing with wildlife workers and wild bird fanciers. METHOD: A report of two cases with progress and response to therapy. RESULTS: Clinical and serologic information are of value in the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to birds and avoidance is the optimal approach. CONCLUSION: There are many raptor handlers and wild bird fanciers across the United States and the world. Given the incidence of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in pigeon breeders, this may herald a new variant of allergic disease among wildlife workers and wild bird fanciers. |
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Authors:
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A C Choy; R Patterson; A H Ray; M Roberts |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Volume: 74 ISSN: 1081-1206 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. Publication Date: 1995 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-06-20 Completed Date: 1995-06-20 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9503580 Medline TA: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 437-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Allergy-Immunology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Animal Husbandry Animals Animals, Wild* Bird Fancier's Lung / etiology* Birds* Female Humans Male Occupational Diseases / etiology |
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