Mnemonics: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Author: V. Dimov, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at University of Chicago
Reviewer: S. Randhawa, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at NSU

Mnemonic for Cheese washer's lung

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Cheese washer's lung (moldy cheese)

Casei, Penicillium casei

Clavatus, Aspergillus clavatus

The relevant antigen to hypersensitivity pneumonitis cannot be identified in up to 20% to 30% of patients http://buff.ly/SJejqa

Published: 05/09/2010
Updated: 05/09/2012