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. 2016 Jun;64(6):284.
doi: 10.1177/2165079916640284. Epub 2016 Apr 11.

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Kristi Wysong  1 , Jennan A Phillips  2 , Stephanie Hammond  3
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Kristi Wysong et al. Workplace Health Saf. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

Chronic exposure to a broad array of antigens after workers inhale aerosolized organic dust particles from mold, animal dander, bird droppings, and chemicals, especially pesticides or herbicides, increases risk for hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Several demographic characteristics of immigrant workers in farming, poultry processing, construction, and landscaping increase this worker population's risk.

Keywords: allergies; chronic illnesses; disease prevention; diversity; health literacy; immigrant; occupational health and safety programs; primary care; workforce.

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