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Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.

Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.: Introduction

Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.: Inhalation of pulp particles contaminated with fungus (Alternaria spp.) in an occupational setting (e.g. paper mill industry) 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 wood pulp 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 Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp. is available below.

Symptoms of Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.

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

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• Lung scarring
• Respiratory failure
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Causes of Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.

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Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
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Misdiagnosis and Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.

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Hospitals & Clinics: Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.

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Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.: Rare Types

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• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
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Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Pulp Worker's disease -- Alternaria spp.

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