[Recommendation for a definition of extrinsic allergic alveolitis (author's transl)]

On the basis of diagnostic criteria (history of exposure, airway and general symptoms, detection of antibodies, disturbance of pulmonary function, chest X-ray, allergen inhalation test) a definition of extrinsic allergic alveolitis is proposed. The air is better comparability of case reports, therapy recommendations a. o.