What Is Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Acute Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
There are three different types of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, one of which is the acute condition. The symptoms can be very uncomfortable and it can feel like the flu for a lot of people. Acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis will be short-lived, with the symptoms lasting from half a day, to several days in some cases.
The symptoms of acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis will typically include being short of breath and a tight feeling in the chest. The patient will also often develop a cough as well as a fever and chills. Fatigue will also set in, as will excessive sweating in some cases.
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