title: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
abstract: Chronic exposure to a broad array of antigens after workers inhale aerosolized organic dust particles from mold, animal dander, bird droppings, and chemicals, especially pesticides or herbicides, increases risk for hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Several demographic characteristics of immigrant workers in farming, poultry processing, construction, and landscaping increase this worker population's risk.
authors.affiliation: Ohio Managed Care Organization.
authors.forename: Kristi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wysong
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing japhil@uab.edu.
authors.forename: Jennan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing.
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hammond
mesh_terms: D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000941:Antigens / Q000009:adverse effects; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants; D000067565:Farmers; D006801:Humans; D019570:Inhalation Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management
chemical_list: D000941:Antigens
keywords: allergies; chronic illnesses; disease prevention; diversity; health literacy; immigrant; occupational health and safety programs; primary care; workforce