Cork-handlers' disease

ICD-10 Code J67.3

Cork-handlers' disease

Definition

An extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by inhalation of cork dust containing the antigens produced by the fungus Penicillium glabrum. The symptoms include dyspnea, wheezing cough, fever and asthenia.

Also known as cork worker's lung, cork workers lung, Suberosis — per MONDO

Also identified as