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EAA not typified typically with wheeze and bronchospasm. Due to a Type IV + III immune reaction
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Disease Exposure to Allergen Farmer's lung Thermophilic actinomycetes species such as Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula (formerly Micropolyspora faeni), Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, Thermoactinomyces viridis, and Thermoactinomyces sacchari. Commonest in cold and damp climates in winter and early spring when farmers use stored hay to feed their livestock Humidifier's lung Thermoactinomyces vulgaris from contaminated water systems - reservoirs or forced air systems Bagossis Thermoactinomyces vulgaris from Mouldy sugar cane (bagasse) Malt worker's lung Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus clavatus from Mouldy barley Pigeon fancier's lung Avian droppings and feathers and serum from Pigeons, Parakeets, Budgies, Chickens, Turkeys Cheese washers lung Penicillin casei, Aspergillus clavatus from Mouldy cheese Animal handler's lung Rats and gerbils from Urine, serum, pelts, proteins Swimming pool worker's lung Unknown, Aerolised endotoxin from pool sprays and fountains Hot tub lung Cladosporidium, Mycobacterium avium complex Chemical worker's lung Isocyanates, trimetallic anhydride from Polyurethane foams, spray paints, elastomers, special glues Clinical
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Extrinsic Allergic alveolitis (Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis)
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