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Medical Conditions - Hamman Rich Syndrome

Hamman-rich syndrome or acute interstitial pneumonia is a rapidly progressing type of respiratory disease. The actual cause of this condition remains unknown and the occurrence is very rare. The progress of the disease is rapid and severe, leading to acute respiratory distress and poor oxygen levels in the blood. Lungs show massive destruction of the small air sacs called alveoli. This is a disease with a high death rate.

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Can dog hair affect Hamman-Rich syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dog hair can affect your lungs in two ways: 1. It can cause atypical lung infection. 2. It can cause hypersensitivity complicated by acute exacerbation of acute interstitial pneumonia.

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