Criteria for progressive fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a Portuguese patient cohort
Background. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a syndrome caused by sensitisation to inhaled antigens that leads to an abnormal immune response in the airways and lung parenchyma. Some patients previously diagnosed with certain types of fibrotic interstitial lung diseases, including fibrotic HP, are su...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2022-12-01
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Series: | African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/ajtccm/article/view/622 |