What Is Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
7. Risk Factors
Whether or not a person develops hypersensitivity pneumonitis depends largely on genetics. However, there are some other factors that will make a person more likely to develop the condition. These factors revolve around being exposed to the particle that can result in hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Those most likely to be exposed to the offending particles includes people that work with animals. This mainly means farmers and people that work in zoos, etc. People that work around grains and flour are also at a higher risk, as are people that work in lumber mills and work with wood products. People that have certain pets are also at a higher risk. Using air-conditioning/heating units can also be a problem, as can being around water vapor.
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