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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Farmers lung
  1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 
    ... is the most common type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Farmer's lung is caused by exposure to dust from moldy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000109.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Leptospirosis 
    ... very rare cases. Risk factors include: Occupational exposure -- ... Hawaii has the highest number of cases in the United States.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001376.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Occupational asthma 
    ... at higher risk: Bakers Detergent manufacturers Drug manufacturers Farmers Grain elevator workers Laboratory workers (especially those working with laboratory animals) Metal workers Millers Plastics workers Woodworkers
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000110.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Deodorant poisoning 
    ... support, including tube through the mouth into the lungs and breathing machine (ventilator) Endoscopy (camera placed down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach) Fluids through a vein (by IV) Medicines to treat the effects of the poison
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002696.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Sporotrichosis 
    ... for people who work with plants, such as farmers, horticulturists, rose gardeners, and plant nursery workers. Widespread (disseminated) sporotrichosis can develop in people with a weakened immune system when they inhale dust filled with spores of the fungus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001338.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Avian influenza 
    ... higher if: You work with poultry (such as farmers). You travel ... shed the virus in their feces and saliva for as long as 10 days.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007263.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair 
    ... problems with their lungs after birth, may have lung disease after they ... therapists to help them develop muscles and strength.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002936.htm - Medical Encyclopedia