Diagnostic problems of extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Abstract
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) can be a difficult diagnostic problem. The symptoms of EAA are nonspecific and frequently misdiagnosed as viral infections or recurrent bacterial pneumonias. The history of exposure to allergen may be not apparent at presentation and specific questioning is ussually required. We present the clinical case of «bird fancier’s lung» demonstrating these diagnostic problems. The significance of different diagnostic approaches and treatment programmes is also discussed in this article.
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Avdeeva O.E. Diagnostic problems of extrinsic allergic alveolitis. PULMONOLOGIYA. 1996;(3):87-89. (In Russ.)
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