What Is Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Perhaps the most effective treatment for hypersensitivity pneumonitis is to avoid exposure to the particles that are causing the problem. This can be very difficult depending on what the patient is allergic to, however. Medication is also often used to help patients with the condition.
Some people feel that drugs that help suppress the immune system can help, but this can lead to other complications. Some people are given steroid injections to help reduce inflammation, but this also comes with unwelcome side effects. Oxygen can help the patient to breathe better, while a lung transplant may be necessary in severe cases.
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