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