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(J67.9) Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
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131 655 in individuals diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust confirmed
9 379 deaths with diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
7% mortality rate associated with the disease hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
Diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust is diagnosed Men are 0.37% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
6 508 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
2 871 (4.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-89
Disease Features hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust - what does this mean
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust occurs when a person inhales organic dust particles, such as those found in bird or rodent droppings, mold spores, fungi, or bacteria, which trigger an immune system response. this response leads to inflammation and damage to the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing, coughing, and fatigue.
What happens during the disease - hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammatory lung disease caused by an immune reaction to inhaled organic dust particles. the dust particles act as an antigen, triggering an inflammatory response in the lungs, leading to the release of inflammatory mediators such as cytokines, chemokines, and histamine. this causes the airways to become inflamed and narrowed, leading to difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing. in some cases, the inflammation can become severe and lead to scarring of the lungs and other complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Take a full medical history and look for any potential exposure to organic dust.
- Perform a physical examination to look for any signs of respiratory distress.
- Order chest X-rays to look for any signs of inflammation in the lungs.
- Order a CT scan to look for any signs of scarring or other damage to the lungs.
- Order a bronchoscopy to look for any signs of inflammation in the airways.
- Order a pulmonary function test to measure breathing capacity.
- Order a blood test to look for any signs of inflammation.
- Order an allergy test to look for any signs of an allergic reaction.
- Order a sputum test to look for any signs of infection.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of treatment: Reduce symptoms and risk of complications associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust.
- Avoid exposure to organic dust
- Take medications as prescribed to reduce inflammation and symptoms
- Maintain good hydration
- Manage stress and fatigue
- Take supplements to boost immunity
- Get plenty of rest
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet
- Perform breathing exercises to improve lung function
- Perform regular physical activity to improve overall health
- Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust - Prevention
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust can be prevented by avoiding exposure to the dust, wearing a face mask when entering dusty areas, and ensuring that the environment is well ventilated and dust-free. additionally, it is important to ensure that the dust is of a known source and is free from contaminants.