Symptoms and mechanisms--inflammation of the lung.
The various phases of the lung inflammatory response to inhaled agents are reviewed and linked to the clinical symptoms and syndromes. Available data suggest that inflammation is the major reason for the symptoms appearing after organic dust exposure.
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Department of Environmental Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D004391:Dust / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology
D004391:Dust