CASE REPORT
Allergic alveolitis due to herb dust exposure.
| 1 | Clinic of Lung Diseases, Medical Academy, Lublin, Poland |
| 2 | Institute of Agricultural Medicine, Lublin, Poland |
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Barbara Mackiewicz
Clinic of Lung Diseases, Medical Academy, Lublin, Poland
Clinic of Lung Diseases, Medical Academy, Lublin, Poland
Ann Agric Environ Med. 1999;6(2):167–170
KEYWORDS
allergic alveolitisorganic dustexposurehealth effectsherbsThymemicroorganismsPantoea agglomeranslung function testsbronchial provocation testsbronchoalveolar lavage
ABSTRACT
We report an episode of allergic alveolitis in a female farmer due to massive exposure to organic dust contaminated with microorganisms during threshing of herbs (thyme). The patient's medical history, the results of exposure test, inhalation challenge, and bronchoalveolar lavage suggested the diagnosis of allergic alveolitis
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