Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
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Extrinsic allergic alveolitis, also called hypersensitivity pneumonitis, is an inflammation of the lung alveoli caused by repeated inhalation of particles to which the person has become sensitized.
Common causes: It is usually related to exposure to organic dusts, spores, bird proteins, or environments with moisture and mold, common in certain jobs and hobbies.
Common symptoms: Cough, shortness of breath that increases with exertion, chest tightness, and sometimes fever after exposure.
When to see a doctor? When difficulty breathing is recurrent or linked to a specific environment, the pulmonologist is the professional indicated to study the lungs and identify the trigger. Early evaluation helps protect lung function.
Data on 102 doctors who treat extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Which specialist treats extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis, or hypersensitivity pneumonitis, is treated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions. If you have cough, fever, or shortness of breath after exposure to organic dust, it's worth scheduling a visit with this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in extrinsic allergic alveolitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis, also called hypersensitivity pneumonitis, is an inflammation of the lung alveoli caused by repeated inhalation of particles to which the person has become sensitized.
Which doctor treats extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis, or hypersensitivity pneumonitis, is treated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions. If you have cough, fever, or shortness of breath after exposure to organic dust, it's worth scheduling a visit with this specialist.