{"id":982,"date":"2019-05-29T22:45:14","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T22:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racingpigeonsport.com\/?p=982"},"modified":"2022-12-16T21:20:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T21:20:00","slug":"pigeon-fanciers-lung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racingpigeonsport.com\/pigeon-fanciers-lung\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigeon fancier’s lung"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pigeon Fancier\u2019s Lung, a.k.a Bird Fanciers Lung or “Pigeon Breeders Disease”, is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis<\/a> that is characterized by fever, chills, breathlessness, and constant tightness in the chest area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition is triggered when individuals are exposed to the dry dust present in the droppings and feathers of birds. (1) People who keep pigeons are more likely to develop this condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might take many months or even a few years to completely develop this allergy. Do note that only a few people who inhale the avian protein laden dust are susceptible to this condition. (2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Pigeon Fancier\u2019s Lung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people experience flu-like symptoms when they are diagnosed with Pigeon Fancier\u2019s Lung. This reaction starts occurring post 4 to 6 hours after you have inhaled the dust. Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n