Who is at risk for flock worker's lung disease?

Who is at risk for flock worker's lung disease?

Roy Artal (Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician) gives expert video advice on: What are the common symptoms of flock worker's lung disease? and more...

People who are at risk for flock worker's lung disease are individuals who work in specific factories where this type of material is used. This type of specific material is this very kind of soft plush material that is used on some blankets. It is used on fleece jackets. It is used on some dolls and individuals who work in these environments where some of this material, these very fine nylon strands, might get airborne and breathe that stuff into the lungs. Those are the individuals really who are at risk for this condition.