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Causes of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is caused by repeated inhalation of a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign, usually an organic antigen from the environment. The condition develops when these inhaled particles trigger an abnormal…
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Symptoms of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
What are the symptoms of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis? The condition most often causes cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue, and sometimes fever, chills, or a general flu-like illness. These symptoms arise because the lungs…
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Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is usually diagnosed through a combination of clinical suspicion, imaging, laboratory evaluation, and, when needed, tissue biopsy. There is no single blood test or scan that can confirm every case on its own.…
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Treatment for Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is treated with a combination of observation, medications that suppress or redirect immune activity, and, in selected cases, procedures to manage organ damage. The main treatments are corticosteroids, steroid-sparing immunosuppressive drugs, and biologic…
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What is Silicosis
Silicosis is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica, a mineral dust found in materials such as rock, sand, quartz, concrete, brick, and stone. The condition primarily affects the lungs, especially…
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FAQ about Asbestosis
This FAQ explains the key facts about asbestosis, including what it is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed over time. It also covers long-term outlook, ways to reduce…
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Causes of Pulmonary edema
What causes pulmonary edema? Pulmonary edema develops when fluid accumulates in the air spaces and tissue of the lungs because normal fluid regulation in the pulmonary circulation has been disrupted. The immediate problem is…