Subacute cor pulmonale in hypersensitivity pneumonitis. A case report
Bank, L.; Benatar, S.R.
South African Medical Journal 62(21): 768-769
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 7135142 Document Number: 189575
A 37-year-old non-smoking woman exposed to avian antigens developed progressive respiratory symptoms over several months, culminating in cor pulmonale. Transient nodular shadowing was noted on the chest radiograph, and pulmonary function tests showed a predominantly obstructive pattern. Elimination of antigenic exposure and treatment with diuretics and subsequently corticosteroids resulted in marked but incomplete improvement.