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The cases of bird breeder's lung disease are on rise in the recent years and the disease is common in people who feed birds or pigeons, pet store employees and poultry workers, according to experts..
The odds of developing HP (Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis) as compared to other types of ILD (Interstitial lung disease) was the highest in patients exposed to birds, followed by moulds, air-conditioners and air-coolers...
"Bird breeder's lung or Bird Fanciers disease, also known as Avian Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, is a respiratory disease caused by exposure to bird droppings, feathers, and dust..
"Individuals who work with birds or own birds as pets should be aware of the risk of developing bird breeder's lung disease..
Lung transplantation is a treatment option for end-stage lung disease, including bird breeder's lung disease, where both the irreversibly damaged lungs are replaced by a pair of new and healthy donor lungs..
