Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

ICD-10 Code J67
Category Respiratory

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Definition

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a pulmonary disease with symptoms of dyspnea and cough resulting from the inhalation of an antigen to which the subject has been previously sensitized.

Also known as allergic form of pneumonitis, allergic pneumonitis, exogen allergic alveolitis, extrinsic allergic alveolitis, HP, hypersensitivity pneumonitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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