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(J67) Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
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131 655 in individuals diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust confirmed
9 379 deaths with diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
7% mortality rate associated with the disease hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
Diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust is diagnosed Men are 0.37% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
6 508 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
2 871 (4.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to 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 organic dust
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust - what does this mean
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust occurs when a person inhales organic dust particles, usually from a workplace environment. this dust contains proteins and other antigens that can cause an immune reaction in the lungs, leading to inflammation and scarring of the airways. symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, and fever.
What happens during the disease - hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust is an allergic reaction of the lungs that occurs when a person inhales particles of organic dust, such as mold or animal dander. the body's immune system responds to the dust particles by releasing inflammatory substances, which can cause airway inflammation and tissue damage in the lungs. this can lead to a range of symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and fever. in severe cases, the inflammation can cause permanent scarring of the lungs and long-term breathing problems.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Medical history review
- Physical exam
- Chest X-ray
- High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the chest
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
- Sputum cytology
- Serum precipitin test
- Skin prick test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of the Treatment: Reduce inflammation and improve breathing
- Minimize exposure to organic dust
- Administer corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory medications
- Administer antibiotics to fight off any bacterial infection
- Perform breathing exercises to improve lung function
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet
- Provide oxygen therapy to improve oxygen levels in the blood
- Provide humidified oxygen to reduce inflammation of the airways
- Administer supplemental vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system
- Perform lung function tests to monitor the progress of the treatment
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust - Prevention
The prevention of hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust can be achieved by reducing exposure to organic dust, using personal protective equipment, and ensuring proper ventilation in the workplace. additionally, employers should provide training to employees on the risks of organic dust and the proper use of personal protective equipment.