Initial symptoms of BFL include shortness of breath (dyspnea), and dry cough. These may be worse after sudden exertion or when exposed to temperature change, which can resemble asthma, hyperventilation syndrome or pulmonary embolism. Chest pain (such as a tight chest), chills, crackly chest, and fever may also occur.
What causes 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.
Is bird fancier's lung fatal?
Although patients with chronic bird fancier's lung have been reported to have a high mortality (4), the pathological findings of fatal bird fancier's lung have seldom been de- scribed, and granulomas were not identified in four reports (3,5–7).
Is bird fanciers lung common?
Bird fancier's lung (BFL) is one of the most common types of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Nevertheless, the criteria for diagnosing this condition are not standardized.
How do you stop pigeon lung fanciers?
Prevention – All fanciers with any degree of sensitivity or reaction to the pigeons should wear a cap, mask and loft coat when in contact with the birds, especially when cleaning out the loft, and very much so especially when deep litter systems are being renewed annually.
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