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Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.

Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.: Introduction

Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.: Inhalation of barley particles contaminated with fungus (Aspergillus spp.) in an occupational setting can cause various lung symptoms. The severity of symptoms varies depending on the duration of the exposure. The lung symptoms result from the body's immune system reacting to exposure to the fungus in the airborne barley particles. Chronic exposure can lead to progressive lung symptoms which can gradually lead to symptoms such as weight loss and eventually lung scarring and possibly even respiratory failure in severe cases. Acute exposure results in symptoms such as fever, chills, shortness of breath and body aches. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp. is available below.

Symptoms of Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.

• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Lung inflammation
• Impaired lung function
• Shortness of breath - acute exposure
• Fatigue
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Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.: Complications

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• Lung scarring
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Causes of Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.

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Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.

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Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.: Rare Types

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Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Barley Worker's disease -- Aspergillus spp.

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