extrinsic allergic alveolitis (DOID:841)
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Synonyms: alveolitis; hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Alt IDs: DOID:2707, ICD10CM:J67.9, ICD9CM:495, ICD9CM:495.9, MESH:D000542, NCI:C34369, UMLS_CUI:C0002390
Definition: An interstitial lung disease involving inflammation of alveoli and smallest airways (bronchioles) of the lung caused by an allergic reaction to inhaled organic dusts containing microorganisms or proteins, and chemicals. Symptoms include chills, cough, fever, malaise, shortness of breath, loss of appetite and weight loss.