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(J67.0) Farmer lung
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131 655 in individuals diagnosis farmer lung confirmed
9 379 deaths with diagnosis farmer lung
7% mortality rate associated with the disease farmer lung
Diagnosis farmer lung is diagnosed Men are 0.37% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis farmer lung
6 508 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis farmer lung
2 871 (4.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease farmer lung - 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 farmer lung
Absence or low individual and public risk
Farmer lung - what does this mean
Farmer lung is an occupational lung disease caused by inhaling organic dusts from hay, straw, grain, and other agricultural crops. it is an immune-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to the inhalation of antigens, resulting in inflammation and scarring of the lungs. symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
What happens during the disease - farmer lung
Farmer's lung is an inflammatory lung disease caused by an allergic reaction to certain types of mold or dust found in certain crops, hay, and straw. it is caused by inhalation of small spores that are released from the mold or dust, which trigger an immune response in the lungs. this response leads to inflammation in the airways and lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing, chest tightness, coughing, and fatigue.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum examination
- Pulmonary function tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Lung biopsy
- Blood tests to measure levels of inflammation
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the risk of Farmer Lung Disease
- Educate farmers about the risks associated with exposure to moldy hay and other organic dusts.
- Encourage farmers to wear appropriate protective gear when handling hay and other organic dusts.
- Encourage farmers to use proper ventilation when working with hay and other organic dusts.
- Encourage farmers to use respiratory protection when working with hay and other organic dusts.
- Encourage farmers to use dust suppression methods when handling hay and other organic dusts.
- Encourage farmers to use dampening methods when handling hay and other organic dusts.
- Encourage farmers to use mechanical methods for handling hay and other organic dusts.
- Encourage farmers to use vacuum cleaners to reduce dust levels.
- Encourage farmers to use air filtration systems to reduce dust levels.
- Encourage farmers to seek medical help if they experience any symptoms associated with Farmer Lung Disease.
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Farmer lung - Prevention
Farmer lung is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by the inhalation of dust from moldy hay, straw, and other organic materials. to prevent this disease, it is important to wear a face mask when working with moldy hay or other organic materials, and to keep the hay dry and well-ventilated. additionally, it is important to avoid inhaling dust from moldy hay and other organic materials, and to keep the barn area clean and free of dust.