Pigeon fanciers lung: a case report
2008
Pigeon Fanciers Lung: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mehta PA, Wills P, Kohli SK, Dubrey SW
Primary Institution: Clinical Cardiology, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College
Conclusion
Pigeon fanciers lung can cause severe breathlessness and may present many years after exposure to birds.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a 15-year history of progressively worsening dyspnoea.
- He had previously bred and raced pigeons for 25 years.
- Chest radiograph showed bilateral interstitial reticular shadowing.
- High-resolution CT scan revealed extensive honeycombing in both lungs.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who had trouble breathing because of a lung problem caused by being around pigeons for a long time.
Methodology
Case report of a 61-year-old man with a history of pigeon exposure and severe breathlessness.
Participant Demographics
61-year-old Caucasian man.
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