Medical Definition of Allergic alveolitis
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Inflammation of the lungs which occurs secondary to exposure to a chemical, organic dust, fungus or mould. Chronic exposure can lead to chronic lung changes evident on chest X-ray.
Symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath and wheezing.
See: bird-handler's disease.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Allergic Alveolitis
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