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Bird-breeder's lung, also called bird fancier's lung or bird fancier's disease, is a type of hypersentivity pneumonitis caused by avian proteins. Exposure to bird feathers and droppings result to inflammation of the air-containing pockets of the lungs due to hypersensitivity. Treatment includes avoidance of the allergens and medications such as corticosteroids.

Top Resources on Bird-Breeder's Lung

• eMedicine: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
• Wikipedia: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis | Bird fancier's lung
• WrongDiagnosis: Bird fancier's lung
• HotSpot for Birds: Bird Breeder's Lung (hypersensitivity pneumonitis)
• A.D.A.M. (via Lifespan's A-Z Health Information Library): Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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