Treatment
No treatment is generally required, as bone demineralisation and kidney stones are relatively uncommon in the condition. References


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Presentation of antibodies when exposed to thermophilic Actinomyces.Examination procedures may include:
• taking a blood test• taking a chest x-ray• administering a breathing capacity test• administering an inhalation challenge• examining lung tissue• performing an immunological investigation• performing a lung function test• reviewing the clinical history

Treatment
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, FLD can last from one to two weeks, or it can last for the rest of ones life. Acute FLD has the ability to be treated because hypersensitivity to the antigens has not yet developed. The main treatment options are: rest and reducing the exposure to the antigens through masks and increased airflow in confined spaces where the antigens are present. Any exposure to the antigens once hypersensitivity has occurred can set off another chronic reaction. For chronic FLD, there are no true treatments because the patient has developed hypersensitivity meaning that their condition will last the rest of their life. Epidemiology
The growth of mold spores occurs when hay is not dried properly. The growth of these mold spores accumulates over time and will infect the host upon release from the source. When in the air, the farmer may inhale the particles and induce an allergic reaction. The hay at risk for increased volumes of spores is found at the bottom of the pile. The presence of Farmers Lung Disease peaks during late winter and early spring and is mostly seen after the harvest season when symptoms have set in. This disease is most prevalent in damp climates. See also
Organic dust toxic syndrome


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