Bird Fancier's Lung (BFL) is a rare, nonatopic immunologic response to repeated or intense inhalation of avian (bird) proteins/antigens found in the feathers or droppings of many species of birds, which leads to an immune-mediated inflammatory reaction in the respiratory system. 12 нояб. 2018 г.
Is bird fancier's lung common?
Pigeon fanciers lung or Bird fanciers lung (BFL) is one of the common and preventable causes of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Can bird fancier's lung be cured?
Treatment starts by removing the patient from the antigen exposure so the lungs can heal. But if the affected person is repeatedly exposed over long periods of time, the inflammation becomes a scar, Han said. She had a patient with bird fancier's lung die because the woman refused to give up her parrot.
How long does it take to get bird fancier's lung?
It can take many years of exposure to cause BFL, with an average of 1.6 years to cause acute disease, and 16 years to cause chronic disease.
How do you get bird fancier's lung?
Bird fancier's lung is an immunologically mediated lung disease caused by inhalation of bird dropping extracts and antigens in feathers. Early recognition of the disease and prevention of long-term antigen exposure are necessary to avoid the progression of chronic bird fancier's lung.
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