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Imaging: Lung nodule or nodules

Dhochak N, Jat KR, Lodha R, Kabra SK

Lentil aspiration leading to likely hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Pediatric pulmonology 2019 Jul 25;; — 2019 Jul 25

Diagnosing DIRD

Drug and radiation history

Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

Careful exlusion of another cause

Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

Causality assessment

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