Naslov
Emphysema in non-smoking patients with hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Autori
Anja Ljilja, Božidar Ljilja

Izvornik
Toraks 2021 / - Zagreb : Hrvatsko torakalno društvo

Vrsta, podvrsta
Ostale vrste radova, ostalo

Godina
2021

Ključne riječi
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, emphysema

Sažetak
In small retrospective analysis of 16 non-smoking patients it was observed that emphysematous changes can be seen in non- smoking patients with HSP. This radiological marker can be associated with higher prevalence of secondary pulmonary hypertension and worse functional status. Among all patients in our group, most of them were farmers. Bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsy should be performed for diagnosis, as well as detailed history of exposition. Patients should be discussed on multidisciplinary team. Diagnosis of HSP should be early recognized due to the importance of avoidance of trigger, introducing treatment and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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