Allergens And Allergies

noun a very small amount or particle

• A mite is a tiny arachnid that can sometimes be found in dust.
• I found a mite crawling on my arm while I was outside.
• That new restaurant is a mite expensive, don't you think?
• His contribution to the project was just a mite compared to the rest of the team's efforts.

noun a medical term used to describe an allergic reaction in the lungs

• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a type of interstitial lung disease caused by an allergic reaction to inhaled particles.
• My doctor told me that my cough and shortness of breath could be due to hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
• I heard that some people call hypersensitivity pneumonitis 'bird fancier's lung' because it can be caused by exposure to bird droppings.
• Dealing with hypersensitivity pneumonitis feels like trying to breathe through a straw while being surrounded by allergens.