Definition: A common interstitial lung disease caused by hypersensitivity reactions of PULMONARY ALVEOLI after inhalation of and sensitization to environmental antigens of microbial, animal, or chemical sources. The disease is characterized by lymphocytic alveolitis and granulomatous pneumonitis.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): allergic pneumonitis, allergic alveolitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, alveolitis allergic, hypersensitivity pneumonia
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