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Allergic Alveolitis

Underlying Cause

Allergic Alveolitis Underlying Cause

Causes of allergic alveolitis include dust from natural substances in the environment. The illness tends to be caused by an occupational exposure to particular types of dust.

Sources of dust that cause allergic alveolitis include:

Dairy products
Grain
Animal fur
Bark
Molds
Fungi
Birds

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Last Updated: Sep 25, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Allergic Alveolitis References:

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Miranowski AC, Grammer LC. Occupational immunologic lung disease. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2004 Jul-Aug;25(4 Suppl 1):S36-7.
Selman M. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a multifaceted deceiving disorder. Clin Chest Med. 2004 Sep;25(3):531-47, vi.