Farmer’s lung

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004346",
  "term": "Farmer’s lung",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by repeated inhalation of dust from moldy hay or other agricultural products, leading to inflammation of the lung alveoli. This condition is an immune-mediated reaction, primarily involving type III and type IV hypersensitivity. Symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "hypersensitivity",
    "allergen",
    "immunoglobulin G"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1165 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/farmers-lung/"
}