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humidifier fever
allergy
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immune system disorders
- In immune system disorder: Type III hypersensitivity
…from powdery pigeon dung; and humidifier fever, caused by normally harmless protozoans that can grow in air-conditioning units and become dispersed in fine droplets in climate-controlled offices. In each case, the person will be sensitized to the antigen—i.e., will have IgG antibodies to the agent circulating in the blood. Inhalation…
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respiratory disease
- In respiratory disease: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
…systems in office buildings (“humidifier fever”) has been well documented. It is occasionally attributable to Aspergillus, but sometimes the precise agent cannot be identified. The disease may present as an atypical nonbacterial pneumonia and may be labeled a viral pneumonia if careful inquiry about possible contacts with known agents…
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