Eerikäinen Johanna, Nynäs Pia, Uitti Jukka
Mehiläinen Työelämäpalvelut, Tampere.
Duodecim. 2013;129(9):972-5.
Mold-induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a rare and usually slowly progressing disorder. Therefore, the diagnosis and etiological investigations may be challenging and may often cause delay, despite the fact that early diagnosis and avoidance of the disease inducing agent are essential for the management of the disease. When appropriately treated, hypersensitivity pneumonitis is usually a relatively benign disorder. Irreversible pulmonary fibrosis may develop in cases of prolonged exposure. The disorder is considered as an occupational disease if the sufficient exposure occurs at workplace.
霉菌诱发的过敏性肺炎是一种罕见且通常进展缓慢的疾病。因此，诊断和病因调查可能具有挑战性，且常常会导致延误，尽管早期诊断和避免致病因素对该疾病的治疗至关重要。若得到适当治疗，过敏性肺炎通常是一种相对良性的疾病。长期接触的情况下可能会发展为不可逆的肺纤维化。如果在工作场所发生足够的接触，该疾病被视为职业病。
