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Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni

Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni: Introduction

Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni: Inhalation of mushroom particles and compost contaminated with bacteria (Micropolyspora faeni) 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 bacteria in the airborne mushroom 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 Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni is available below.

Symptoms of Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni

• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Lung inflammation
• Impaired lung function
• Shortness of breath - acute exposure
• Fatigue
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Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni: Complications

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• Lung scarring
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Causes of Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni

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Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
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  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni

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Hospitals & Clinics: Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni

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Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni: Rare Types

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• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
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Mushroom Worker's lung -- Micropolyspora faeni: Broader Related Topics

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