Mushroom compost worker's lung.
This study draws attention to difficulties in the diagnosis and the understanding of the mechanism of action of mushroom compost worker's lung. Descriptions are given of 4 workers in one factory who developed acute respiratory failure within a 6-month period; 13 others who were unaffected were also studied. Serological investigation appears to be largely unhelpful, and the evidence against the condition being included amongst the extrinsic allergic alveolitides is discussed. A detailed clinical and occupational history is essential for diagnosis.
Phillips
M S
MS
Papworth Hospital, Cambridgeshire.
Robinson
A A
AA
Higenbottam
T W
TW
Calder
I M
IM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001487:Basidiomycota; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests