Bird Fancier's Lung

Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic

Columbidae

Birds

Bird fancier's lung

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Memory

Budgerigar

Domestic pigeon

British Homing World Show of the Year

Occupational lung disease

Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy

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Rock dove

Barbary dove

Pigeon keeping

Central Park (skyscraper)

Pigeon racing

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Eddie Rabbitt

Pinto Colvig

1978 in animation

Murine coronavirus

Moulting

Jack Reacher

Leon Wilkeson

Kui (Chinese mythology)

DNA methylation in cancer

Branch theory

2010 in animation

Four Year Strong (album)

1921 in animation

Golden age of American animation

Farmer's8

• Farmer's lung, which results from repeated inhalation of heat-loving (thermophilic) bacteria in moldy hay, is a well-known example of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. (msdmanuals.com)
• This pathway complements our catalog of research reagents for the study of Pneumonia , Pneumoconiosis, Farmer's Lung, Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis, Respiratory Hypersensitivity. (symptoma.com)
• Exposure to antigens associated with the farming industry can result in so-called Farmer's Lung. (thelungspecialists.com)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis was originally described in 1713 as an occupational lung disease in grain workers and later, in 1932, in farmers inhaling moldy hay contam- inated with thermophilic actinomyces, hence the term farmer's lung.1 With this recog- nition, modernization of farming methods has resulted in the reduction in farmer's lung prevalence estimated at 0.5% to 3% of exposed farmers in studies spanning from 1980 to 2003. (cdc.gov)
• Farmer's lung is the prototype occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis. (cdc.gov)
• The anti- gens of farmer's lung vary between countries and within countries depending on the climate and the methods of farming and hay production used. (cdc.gov)
• 9 Agricul- tural exposures were the most common occupation for hypersensitivity pneumonitis in the Czech Republic, with 69% of cases of farmer's lung (cattleman and dairyman), followed by malt workers and chemical workers. (cdc.gov)
• HP is an allergic lung disease caused by the inhalation of a variety of antigens farmer's lung, bird fancier's lung, 'hot tub' lung, humidifier lung. (noihoicongnghiep.net)

Pneumonitis16

• Bird fancier's lung (BFL), also known as bird breeder's lung, is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. (wikipedia.org)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, also known as hypersensitivity pneumonia and extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is a form of interstitial lung disease characterized by an immunologically mediated inflammatory response (hypersensitivity reaction) to inhaled organic antigens in susceptible individuals. (medscape.com)
• A related entity is "hot tub lung," which is currently believed to be a hypersensitivity pneumonitis -like response to nontuberculous mycobacteria found in hot tubs and other warm-water aerosols. (medscape.com)
• H ypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a diffuse granulomatous interstitial lung disease caused by inhalation of various antigenic organic particles [ 1 ]. (ajronline.org)
• The diseases cause inflammation or scarring of the lung tissue (interstitial lung disease) or result in filling of the air spaces with exudate and debris (pneumonitis). (medscape.com)
• A form of alveolitis or pneumonitis due to an acquired hypersensitivity to inhaled avian antigens, usually proteins in the dust of bird feathers and droppings. (lookformedical.com)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a type of inflammation in and around the tiny air sacs (alveoli) and smallest airways (bronchioles) of the lung caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to inhaled organic dusts or, less commonly, chemicals. (msdmanuals.com)
• Pneumonitis is caused by irritation of your alveoli (air sacs) in your lungs. (symptoma.com)
• Writing in the journal Thorax , researchers explain how the 61-year-old Highland music enthusiast had been diagnosed with a lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis in 2009, yet it wasn't until after his death in 2014 that they put two and two together and discovered that his condition had been caused by mold and fungi lurking inside his bagpipes. (iflscience.com)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that is caused by the body's immune response to inhaled pathogens. (iflscience.com)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an increasingly recognized form of diffuse parenchymal lung disease. (e-trd.org)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immunologically mediated lung disease due to the repetitive inhalation of antigens. (ersjournals.com)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immunologically mediated lung disease caused by inhaled antigens that provoke lymphocytic inflammation and granulomatous lesions in the peripheral airways and surrounding interstitium. (ersjournals.com)
• Taylor didn't know at the time that he was suffering from hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a disease in which lungs become inflamed as the result of an allergic reaction. (news8000.com)
• His general practitioner was very astute in not accepting the chest X-ray result at face value," Dempsey said, adding that it can be difficult to diagnose hypersensitivity pneumonitis because the changes are often subtle with just a "slight diffuse greyness to the lungs. (news8000.com)
• Pneumonitis, however, is usually used by doctors to refer to noninfectious causes of lung inflammation.Common causes of pneumonitis include airborne irritants at your job or from your hobbies. (designalyze.com)

Inflammation9

• BFL causes inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs. (wikipedia.org)
• Standard bronchoscopy usually shows chronic inflammation of lung tissue, and granulomas with poorly-defined margins. (wikipedia.org)
• Lung biopsy usually reveals non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation. (wikipedia.org)
• The ammonia can also cause sinus inflammation, inflammation in the mouth and in the lungs. (chewy.com)
• People who can avoid re-exposure usually recover, but they sometimes need to take corticosteroids to reduce lung inflammation. (msdmanuals.com)
• This allergy causes inflammation in your lungs If detected early, and you avoid the allergy-producing substance, the inflammation can be reversed. (symptoma.com)
• Minimal lung inflammation is normally seen in the inhalation fevers (e.g., organic dust toxic syndrome, metal fume fever and polymer fume fever ). (symptoma.com)
• The term pneumonia in this instance does not mean infection but does reflect the inflammation that is going on in the lungs due to the exposures. (thelungspecialists.com)
• Pneumonia: They are different terms for inflammation in the lung which can be infection-related or not. (designalyze.com)

Feathers10

• It is triggered by exposure to avian proteins present in the dry dust of droppings or feathers of a variety of birds. (wikipedia.org)
• It is advisable to remove all birds, and bedding and pillows containing feathers, from the patient's home, as well as any down-filled outerwear and sleeping bags. (wikipedia.org)
• Pet birds shed a considerable amount of dander, feather particles, quills, down and feathers each day. (chewy.com)
• It is caused by a hypersensitivity to the proteins found in feathers, dander and feces when breathed into the lungs. (chewy.com)
• It occurs when dust from the droppings or feathers of birds (either on living birds or in pillows and comforters) is inhaled. (msdmanuals.com)
• A recent analysis of 11 fossil birds suggests that feathers found on their legs had features similar to primary wing feathers that would be used in flight. (10000birds.com)
• Scientists are divided on the interpretation, some suggesting that the hind limbs of these basal birds served as wings involved in powered flight, others acknowledging a flying function for the feathers but perhaps as a stabilizing role with powered flight relegated to the forelimbs only. (10000birds.com)
• People who keep pigeons can sometimes come down with 'bird fancier's lung' caused by breathing the dust from droppings and feathers. (substack.com)
• People with allergies are most at risk when bird cages or lofts are cleaned out, and during the time of year when birds molt and shed their feathers. (news8000.com)
• Costly bird detritus - feathers, droppings, and nest debris can block gutters, and look unsightly, putting off potential customers. (avon-pestcontrol.co.uk)

Antigens5

• These antigens can come from any bird. (wikipedia.org)
• In the United States, the most common are avian antigens (derived from birds), mycobacterial antigens (in aerosols derived from hot tub water), and bacteria (derived from moldy hay). (medscape.com)
• The way in which these materials, called antigens, affect the lungs is complex and may occur acutely or chronically. (thelungspecialists.com)
• Either chronic or acute exposure to these antigens may cause serious and irreversible damage to the lungs. (thelungspecialists.com)
• Bird Fanciers lung is due to exposure to antigens associated with birds such as parrots, pigeons and even chickens. (thelungspecialists.com)

Patients with interstitial2

• Rituximab and mycophenolate mofetil combination in patients with interstitial lung disease (EVER-ILD): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. (nih.gov)
• Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) is now classified as a human MUC1 mucin protein, and regenerating type II pneumocytes are the primary cellular source of KL-6/MUC1 in the affected lungs of patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILD). (e-trd.org)

Inhalation1

• Hot tub lung is caused by inhalation of warm-water aerosols from hot tubs contaminated with organisms of the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC, which includes Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare ). (medscape.com)

Alveoli1

• Air flows to and from the alveoli as lungs inflate and deflate during each respiratory cycle. (medscape.com)

Pigeons5

• However, the fact remains that bird droppings are a bit nasty and there are illnesses that can be passed between humans and pigeons. (substack.com)
• 12 Historically, feather bloom and droppings from pigeons or indoor pet birds have been implicated in triggering pigeon breeder's lung or bird fancier's disease. (cdc.gov)
• However, some birds, particularly urban birds such as pigeons and gulls, can become a real nuisance, causing mess and public health concerns. (avon-pestcontrol.co.uk)
• Health risks - there are over 110 pathogens carried by pigeons , including air-borne diseases such as Chlamydia psittaci (Ornithosis), Cryptococcus neoformans, Histoplasma capsulatum, Allergenic particles (bird fancier's lung), and food-borne disease including Salmonella spp. (avon-pestcontrol.co.uk)
• Our specialist solar panel bird proofing kits are designed to stop pigeons and other pests from accessing underneath the solar panel systems where they love to nest. (solar-panel-proofing.co.uk)

Biopsy3

• Surgical lung biopsy should be reserved for rare cases with puzzling clinical presentation or for verification the clinical diagnosis when the clinical course or response to therapy is unusual. (symptoma.com)
• The clinical characteristics of chronic HP can be indistinguishable from those of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP) particularly in the advanced stages and the histological features on surgical lung biopsy may greatly overlap with those of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) and fibrotic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia 4 . (e-trd.org)
• The diagnosis is made through careful history taking, laboratory and x-ray evidence but occasionally will require lung biopsy. (thelungspecialists.com)

Damage to the lungs1

• Radiology can show damage to the lungs, which has a characteristic "ground glass" appearance. (wikipedia.org)

Pulmonary7

• Pulmonary fibrosis is generally the most serious consequence of the disease, as it progressively and irreversibly diminishes the lungs' efficiency over time. (wikipedia.org)
• Unlike obstructive lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which show a normal or increased total lung capacity (TLC), restrictive disease are associated with a decreased TLC. (medscape.com)
• Pulmonary function tests revealed restriction and obstruction with low diffusing lung capacity for carbon monoxide and partial pressure of oxygen. (ersjournals.com)
• Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and arterial blood gas data are summarised in table 1 ⇓ , and were characterised by a mixed pattern of restriction and obstruction with low diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ( D L,CO ) and partial pressure of oxygen. (ersjournals.com)
• Childhood interstitial lung disease (ChILD) comprises a heterogeneous group of chronic pulmonary disorders, characterized by diffuse parenchymal infiltrates and impaired gas exchange, often leading to hypoxemia. (mhmedical.com)
• Pulmonary abscesses occur when part of the lung tissue dies (caused by damage or infection) and gets trapped in a layer of hard tissue in the lung. (designalyze.com)
• She has accepted that her condition, IPF - Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - which involves a shortness of breath and is rare in people under fifty, will thicken her lungs to the point that she cannot breathe. (filmannex.com)

Hypersensitivity reaction2

• BFL is caused by an immune response to inhaled allergens from birds, which induce a type III hypersensitivity reaction through the formation of immune complexes within the lung parenchyma. (wikipedia.org)
• Dusts that contain microorganisms or proteins may cause a hypersensitivity reaction in the lungs. (msdmanuals.com)

Chronic2

• 6 ] analyzed the histologic and clinical characteristics of chronic bird fancier's lung in 26 patients. (ajronline.org)
• Persons at greater risk for developing of melioidosis include those with diabetes, liver disease, renal disease, chronic lung disease, thalassemia, cancer, and other immunocompromising conditions ( 6 , 7 ). (cdc.gov)

Usual interstit1

• With organizing pneumonia vs usual interstitial pneumonia differences and similarities between pneumonia, patients have pre-existing lung disease please to! (designalyze.com)

Carbon monoxide1

• bDiffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide. (medscape.com)

Allergic2

• There are a number of allergic diseases which may affect the lungs. (thelungspecialists.com)
• I read that one of the women said that she was allergic to such a bird. (occupationalasthma.com)

Fancier's disease1

• The present article documents the first case of bird fancier's disease caused by lovebirds. (ersjournals.com)

Disease11

• X-ray or CT scans usually show physical changes to the lung structure (a "ground glass" appearance or a "mosaic" pattern) as the disease progresses. (wikipedia.org)
• Restrictive lung diseases are characterized by reduced lung volumes, either because of an alteration in lung parenchyma or because of a disease of the pleura, chest wall, or neuromuscular apparatus. (medscape.com)
• If caused by parenchymal lung disease, restrictive lung disorders are accompanied by reduced gas transfer, which may be marked clinically by desaturation after exercise. (medscape.com)
• They include idiopathic fibrotic diseases, connective-tissue diseases, drug-induced lung disease, environmental exposures (inorganic and organic dusts), and primary diseases of the lungs (including sarcoidosis). (medscape.com)
• The mnemonic "PAINT" has been used to divide the causes of restrictive lung disease into pleural, alveolar, interstitial, neuromuscular, and thoracic cage abnormalities. (medscape.com)
• Therefore, it is influenced by any disease of the lungs, pleura, or chest wall. (medscape.com)
• In cases of intrinsic lung disease, the physiological effects of diffuse parenchymal disorders reduce all lung volumes by the excessive elastic recoil of the lungs, relative to the outward recoil forces of the chest wall. (medscape.com)
• Overview of Interstitial Lung Diseases Interstitial lung disease (also called diffuse parenchymal disease) is a term used to describe a number of different disorders that affect the interstitial space of the lungs. (msdmanuals.com)
• Taylor had Feather Duvet Lung disease. (news8000.com)
• Feather Duvet Lung disease is a subset of bird fancier's asthma, and it's difficult to diagnose because of its rarity and the wide variety in timing and type of symptoms. (news8000.com)
• mites also spread disease through the stock since they introduce viruses and bacteria into the bloodstream with every bite and transfer them from one bird to another. (crestedcanary.com)

Exposure3

• Extensive exposure to birds, combined with reduced diffusing capacity, are strongly suggestive of BFL. (wikipedia.org)
• Symptoms almost always worsen upon lung exposure to avian protein, and such tests are often performed in hospital in case symptoms become hard to manage. (wikipedia.org)
• People who develop ODTS will usually recover in a few days and permanent lung damage is not likely to occur with a single exposure, but they may feel fairly sick (fever, fatigue , cough, chest tightness, etc.) for a few days after exposure. (symptoma.com)

Exposures2

• Most new cases arise from residential exposures, notably to birds, and are thus more difficult to recognise. (ersjournals.com)
• Many causative agents have been recognised amongst occupational dusts or mists 1 , but most current new cases arise from domestic exposures, notably to birds, that are more difficult to recognise. (ersjournals.com)

Heterogeneous group1

• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) represents a heterogeneous group of lung cancers that do not have "small cells" on histology. (radiopaedia.org)

Cancer5

• International association for the study of lung cancer/american thoracic society/european respiratory society international multidisciplinary classification of lung adenocarcinoma. (radiopaedia.org)
• Five-year lung cancer screening experience: CT appearance, growth rate, location, and histologic features of 61 lung cancers. (radiopaedia.org)
• Accreditation and Designation Statement The RSNA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educati… Positron emission tomography demonstrates radiation-induced changes to nonirradiated lungs in lung cancer patients treated with radiation and chemotherapy. (designalyze.com)
• She passed away in 2017 from lung cancer. (smokelong.com)
• A collection of poems about her late husband's illness and death from lung cancer in 2018, The Beautiful Leaves , is forthcoming in August 2023. (albany.edu)

Dust4

• Substances released by cells of the immune system damage the lungs, where the dust has lodged. (msdmanuals.com)
• Use food grade diatomaceous earth dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the bird room. (crestedcanary.com)
• Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth given to your birds in the form of a dust bath! (crestedcanary.com)
• Some bird owners are cautious and cover their birds head while they sprinkle the dust on them. (crestedcanary.com)

Respiratory3

• Diseases of these structures result in lung restriction, impaired ventilatory function, and respiratory failure (eg, nonmuscular diseases of the chest wall, neuromuscular disorders). (medscape.com)
• Lung inflation is accomplished by a contraction of respiratory, diaphragmatic, and external intercostal muscles, whereas deflation is passive at rest. (medscape.com)
• Functional reserve capacity (FRC) is the volume of air in the lungs when the respiratory muscles are fully relaxed and no airflow is present. (medscape.com)

Pneumonia1

• Studio Gallery what is the difference between pneumonia, patients have pre-existing lung. (designalyze.com)

Particles1

• Unfortunately for pet bird owners, we don't need the keratin remnants from feather sheaths, aging pecan particles and other debris to compost our carpets. (chewy.com)

Permanent lung1

• Undiagnosed, it can lead to permanent lung scarring, and even death. (news8000.com)

Chickens1

• Following the outbreaks, 36.1% replaced their flocks with new birds and 9.8% ceased keeping chickens. (bvsalud.org)

Feather1

• It came to a near total finish before Birds of a Feather furiously flew out of its conclusion, Trey totally nailed the mid-song jam. (phish.net)

Disorders2

• The many disorders that cause reduction or restriction of lung volumes may be divided into two groups based on anatomical structures. (medscape.com)
• HLBS-PopOmics: an online knowledge base to accelerate dissemination and implementation of research advances in population genomics to reduce the burden of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. (cdc.gov)

Donor1

• Rather than Hélène doesn't fancy her chances, nor particularly wants to find out whether her body will accept someone else's lungs - assuming a donor is found. (filmannex.com)

Abnormalities1

• Serological abnormalities in bird fancier's lung. (bmj.com)

Differential3

• This article will focus on the lung: radiologic appearances and differential diagnosis mouth secretions, stomach contents, both! (designalyze.com)
• Rimawi has disclosed that he does not deal with the changes seen in the lung: radiologic appearances differential! (designalyze.com)
• Three-Dimensional conformal stereotactic radiation therapy on the lung: radiologic appearances and differential diagnosis Erasmus JJ et-al to help easily. (designalyze.com)

10,0001

• They were the first bird to be domesticated about 10,000 years ago, around the same time as humans were making friends with wolves. (substack.com)