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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Yves Lacasse1, Yvon Cormier

  • 1Centre de Pneumologie, Université Laval, Hôpital Laval, 2725 Chemin Ste-Foy, Ste-Foy, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada. yves.lacasse@med.ulaval.ca

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
|July 5, 2006
PubMed
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a lung disease caused by inhaling antigens. Diagnosis involves clinical criteria, imaging, and tests, with antigen avoidance and corticosteroids being key treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Immunology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated lung disease.
  • Symptoms include dyspnea and cough due to antigen inhalation.
  • HP incidence is not well-established, estimated at <2% of interstitial lung diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic criteria for hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
  • To discuss the role of various investigations in HP diagnosis.
  • To review current treatment strategies for HP.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic approaches for HP.
  • Analysis of imaging techniques (Chest X-ray, HRCT).
  • Evaluation of laboratory tests (IgG antibodies, BAL), and lung biopsy.

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Main Results:

  • Diagnosis can be made with confidence using specific criteria.
  • HRCT is sensitive but not specific; PFTs assess physiological impairment.
  • Antigen-specific IgG, BAL, and biopsy offer supportive or definitive evidence.

Conclusions:

  • HP diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings.
  • Antigen avoidance is the primary treatment; corticosteroids offer symptomatic relief but not long-term cure.
  • Management of chronic HP is primarily supportive.