Pulmonary Fibrosis and Birds!

The link between birds and pulmonary fibrosis. Sensitization to proteins originating from birds (avian sensitization) can be responsible for hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). HP can lead to pulmonary fibrosis if the lung inflammation persists for a very long time. If birds are suspected to be the trigger, treatment will be most effective if contact with birds and bird feathers is avoided.
Not everyone who has interstitial lung disease (ILD) is sensitized to birds. Your doctor can tell you if this is relevant in your case or not.

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