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Bird Fancier's Lung

Definition: A respiratory disorder due to an acquired hypersensitivity to the dust of bird droppings.
Notes: resp hypersensitivity to dust of bird droppings
Also Called: Pigeon Breeder's Lung,Budgerigar Fancier's Lung
Previously Indexed: Farmer's Lung (1966-1976),Respiratory Hypersensitivity (1966-1976)

Bird Fancier's Lung Definitions and Terms

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