Bagassosis

ICD-10 Code J67.1

Bagassosis

Definition

An occupational lung disorder caused by inhalation of bagasse dust. In the acute phase, it manifests as cough, dyspnea, fever, chills, and weakness. Chronic exposure may lead to interstitial lung fibrosis.

Also known as bagasse extrinsic allergic alveolitis, bagasse workers lung, extrinsic allergic alveolitis from bagasse — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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