Humidifier or Air Conditioner Lung treatment in Naucalpan de Juárez

Humidifier or air-conditioner lung disease is an inflammation of the lungs caused by the repeated inhalation of particles, microorganisms, or substances present in these systems when they do not receive proper maintenance. It is part of what are called hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Common causes: continuous exposure to contaminated aerosols from air-conditioning or humidification equipment, which the immune system recognizes as harmful and reacts to by inflaming the lung tissue.

Common symptoms: cough, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, fever, and malaise that are usually related to spending time in certain environments.

Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist is the appropriate one to study the respiratory involvement and its possible link to the environment. If you notice respiratory discomfort associated with certain spaces, it's worth discussing it with this professional.