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Assessment of the Cytotoxic and Immunomodulatory Effects of Substances in Human Precision-cut Lung Slices

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[Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a chicory worker].

G Colin¹, J Lelong, I Tillie-Leblond

¹Service de Pneumologie et Immuno-Allergologie, Hôpital Albert-Calmette, Lille, France.

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Occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis can occur from handling chicory leaves. Prompt diagnosis and removal from exposure are key to recovery for this chicory worker's lung.

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Assessment of the Cytotoxic and Immunomodulatory Effects of Substances in Human Precision-cut Lung Slices

Assessment of the Cytotoxic and Immunomodulatory Effects of Substances in Human Precision-cut Lung Slices

Published on: May 9, 2018

Area of Science:

Pulmonary Medicine
Occupational Health

Background:

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an immune system disorder.
Occupational exposures are a significant cause of lung disease.

Observation:

A case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis is presented in a patient handling chicory leaves.
Symptoms included broncho-alveolitis and pyrexia.

Findings:

Diagnosis was confirmed by positive precipitins to molds (Fusarium) found on chicory.
Clinical and radiological symptoms resolved after cessation of exposure to chicory.

Implications:

"Chicory worker's lung" is a distinct occupational disease.
Consider this diagnosis in patients with hypersensitivity pneumonitis symptoms and chicory exposure.