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Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.

Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.: Introduction

Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.: Inhalation of humidifier vapors contaminated with a pathogen called (Penicillum spp.) can cause various lung symptoms in occupational settings. 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 pathogens. 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 Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp. is available below.

Symptoms of Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.

• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Lung inflammation
• Impaired lung function
• Shortness of breath - acute exposure
• Fatigue
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Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.: Complications

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• Lung scarring
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Causes of Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.

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Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
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Misdiagnosis and Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.

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Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.: Rare Types

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Humidifier lung -- Penicillum spp.: Broader Related Topics

• Lung conditions
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