Extrinsic allergic alveolitis due to exposure to esparto dust

J Intern Med. 1992 Aug;232(2):177-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.1992.tb00568.x.

Abstract

We here describe the case of a patient with a history of exposure to esparto grass for two and a half years, who presented with clinical symptoms, radiological signs, pulmonary function test and histological findings consistent with the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Signs and symptoms reappeared after re-exposure. There are few reports of stipatosis in the world literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / etiology*
  • Dust / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure*
  • Plants, Toxic*

Substances

  • Dust