Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: A rare diagnosis [Pneumonite de hipersensibilidade: Um diagnóstico raro]

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Cunha, SM (Author) Other; Moita, R (Author) Other; Vasconcelos, S (Author) Other; Neto, C (Author) Other; Inês Azevedo (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics

Vol. 52

Pages: 122-126

ISSN: 2184-3333

Publisher: Portuguese Society of Paediatrics

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Authenticus ID: P-00T-WGH

DOI: 10.25754/pjp.2021.19659

Abstract (EN): Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a pulmonary inflammatory disease that is associated with the exposition of several environmental agents in immunological susceptible individuals. It is a rare disease, and its exact prevalence remains unknown in children. A 10-year-old male hospitalized with complaints of fatigue, anorexia, abdominal pain, and dry cough subsequently developed dyspnea after mild exertion and episodes of desaturation at rest. Radiological studies and more invasive exams enabled the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis of unknown etiology. The clinical presentation and findings in first-line diagnostic exams are non-specific. Therefore, the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis requires a high index of suspicion. Timely diagnosis is associated with a better prognosis along with an early implementation of corticosteroid therapy and antigen avoidance, if possible. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) and Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics 2020.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific