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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2012 Nov;32(4):537-56
Authors: Ohshimo S, Bonella F, Guzman J, Costabel U
Abstract
Clinical manifestations of hypersensitivity pneumonitis may closely mimic other interstitial lung diseases, and the disease onset is usually insidious. High-resolution computed tomography and bronchoalveolar lavage are the sensitive and characteristic diagnostic tests for hypersensitivity pneumonitis. The relevant antigen to hypersensitivity pneumonitis cannot be identified in up to 20% to 30% of patients. Clinicians should be aware that hypersensitivity pneumonitis must be considered in all cases of interstitial lung disease, and a detailed environmental exposure history is mandatory.
PMID: 23102065 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]