A Case of Unexplained Shortness of Breath

The Journal of Association of Chest Physicians

关键词: Chicken handler’s disease;    DPLD;    hypersensitivity pneumonitis;    occupational lung disease;    shortness of breath;   

DOI  :  10.4103/jacp.jacp_16_16

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Unexplained shortness of breath is a challenging problem in clinical medicine. Many a times, the cause remains unexplored. Herein, we report one unusual case in a middle-aged chicken handler who had repeatedly been treated with antitubercular drugs with a diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. However, it was finally recognized as a case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. This case reminds us of the importance of professional history taking. We are also apprehensive regarding the possibility of a burden of a similar situation in the background of ever-growing slaughter houses running without proper precautions.

【 授权许可】

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