Bird fancier's lung

ICD-10 Code J67.2

Bird fancier's lung

Definition

Hypersensitivity granulomatous pneumonitis caused by the inhalation of avian antigens that are present in the dust of the droppings and feathers of many species of birds. In the acute phase it manifests as fever, chills, dyspnea, cough, and chest tightness. Chronic exposure may lead to interstitial lung fibrosis.

Also known as Avian hypersensitivity pneumonitis, bird fancier lung, bird fancier's lung, bird-fanciers' lung, pigeon-breeder lung disease, pigeon-breeder's lung — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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