What is 'hypersensitivity pneumonitis'?

What is 'hypersensitivity pneumonitis'?

Roy Artal (Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician) gives expert video advice on: What are the common symptoms of hypersensitivity pneumonitis?; How is hypersensitivity pneumonitis treated? and more...

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammatory or immune condition that develops within the lungs as a result of inhaling airborne particles. These particles can be anything from organic material, such as mold or feathers or bird droppings, things of that nature, to inorganic compounds such as certain types of chemicals that can trigger this type of reaction in the lungs.