What Is Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Complications
In addition to the symptoms already mentioned, hypersensitivity pneumonitis can cause some complications for the patient. This includes long term, irreversible damage that can leave the patient permanently suffering from their condition. One such complication is pulmonary hypertension.
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition that causes a dangerously high blood pressure inside the lung’s arteries. The constant inflammation of the lung’s tissues can also lead to excessive scarring in a condition known as pulmonary fibrosis. This condition makes it very difficult for the patient to breathe. Neither of these conditions can be cured and the symptoms must be managed to help keep the patient safe and well.
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