Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Please read and agree to the disclaimer before watching this video. . Subscribe to the drbeen Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/2GBhiS0 For more content from drbeen, click HERE: http://bit.ly/2GB41bU Watch drbeen videos HERE: http://bit.ly/2GB41bU Like drbeen on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/2GSSTGS Follow drbeen on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/2XeSVhV Follow drbeen on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/2ST2Zih Get new medical lectures across your devices. Stream anywhere, anytime. Try it for free! http://bit.ly/2QsIwQ5 This video is part of the series of videos discussing restrictive lung diseases. We will discuss hypersensitivity pneumonitis in this talk. Definition. Alveolitis due to inhaled external allergens. Involves smaller airways and the respiratory zones instead of the large airways. The difference in this disease from asthma. This is a mixture of type III and type IV allergies. Pathophysiology of the hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Macrophages. Allergen presentation to T and B cells in the lymph nodes. Interleukins released. Phases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Acute and Chronic. Role of neutrophils and T cells in the acute phase. Granuloma formation in the chronic phase. Why hypersensitivity pneumonitis is also classified as a granulomatous disease. IL4, IL5, IL12, C5a. Scarring of the respiratory zones. Fever, dyspnea, cough, lethargy, malaise, restrictive lung disease. FEV1 reduced. FEV1/FVC increased due to increased elasticity and rapid expulsion. Monday morning blues experienced by the patients. Industries/tasks that cause this disease Fungi and bacteria from farming work - Farmer's Lung. Micropolyspora fanny and bagassosis. Thermophilic actinomycetes.Cheese workers - moldy cheese. Penicillium Casey. Miller's lungs. Dusty grain. Animal products, pigeon breeder's lungs. Pigeon droppings have pigeon serum proteins. Other chemical industry workers. ... Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. ... Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.