Childhood hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to dove antigens. Pediatrics 1976 Sep;58(3):436-42
Date
09/01/1976Pubmed ID
958772Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0017199858 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 22 CitationsAbstract
A case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to doves is reported and compared with other cases due to dove or pigeon antigens reported in children. The diagnosis is substantiated by the presence of precipitating antibody to dove and pigeon serum, clinical improvement after contact with the doves was broken, and a positive response to inhalation challenge with pigeon serum. The insidious nature of this disease is emphasized as well as the importance of having detailed environmental information in children with unexplained respiratory disease.
Author List
Cunningham AS, Fink JN, Schlueter DPMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAnimals
Antigens
Columbidae
Farmer's Lung
Female
Humans
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Respiratory Function Tests