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alveolitis /al·ve·o·li·tis/ (al-ve″o-li´tis) inflammation of a dental or pulmonary alveolus. allergic alveolitis , extrinsic allergic alveolitis hypersensitivity pneumonitis. allergic alveolitis. allergic pertaining to or caused by allergy. allergic alveolitis allergic breakthrough a theory which attributes temporary increases in clinical severity of atopy to influences, such as concurrent disease or hormonal variations, acting to inhibit the mechanisms which normally regulate production of IgE at low levels following sensitization. allergic bronchitis allergic contact dermatitis results from percutaneous sensitization to allergens, usually haptens, that form covalent bonds with epidermal proteins, and the development of a delayed (type IV) hypersensitivity. Lesions typically correspond in location to the area of contact between allergen and skin which in animals is often in relatively hairless areas unless the allergen is presented in liquid form. allergic dermatitis inflammation of the skin resulting from exposure to antigens to which the animal is hypersensitive. Usually involving immediate (type I) hypersensitivity but also commonly applied to reactions involving delayed (type IV) hypersensitivity. The specific skin reaction, lesions and pattern of disease produced depend on many factors including the type of allergen and immune mechanism, route of exposure and species differences. See also atopy, sweet itch, allergic contact dermatitis (above). allergic encephalitis see experimental allergic encephalomyelitis. equine allergic dermatitis an intensely itchy dermatitis along the back of horses caused by sensitivity to the bites of the sandfly Culicoides brevitarsus and possibly other insects. Called also sweet itch, Queensland itch. allergic inhalant dermatitis see atopy. allergic reaction an immune-mediated, adverse clinical response, following the inhalation, ingestion or injection of an antigen by a sensitized animal. Manifestations include urticaria or anaphylaxis. allergic urticaria see urticaria. allergic alveolitis Pulmonary medicine Lung inflammation 2º to exposure to a chemical, organic dust, fungi, molds which, if chronic, can lead to interstitial lung changes on CXR Clinical Cough, fever, SOB, wheezing. Cf
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Key words: atypical mycobacteria,
extrinsic allergic alveolitis, hot tub, hypersensitivity pneumonitis,
metalworking fluids, Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium immunogenum,
nontuberculous mycobacteria, occupational lung disease. Interest in occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) or
extrinsic allergic alveolitis is increasing (1,2). The squawk probably occurs later in inspiration
with extrinsic allergic alveolitis because small peripheral airways are
affected. |
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