Extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by goose feathers in a duvet.
A patient with extrinsic allergic alveolitis had precipitating antibodies to many avian antigens. A duvet containing goose feathers proved to be the source of antigenic material.
Haitjema
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Department of Pulmonology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
van Velzen-Blad
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van den Bosch
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D000328:Adult; D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000818:Animals; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D005241:Feathers; D005260:Female; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000503:physiopathology