Which of the following is associated with hypeensive pnemonitis:: (A) Silicosis, (B) Asbestosis, (C) Byssinosis, (D) Berylliosis
Answer is C. Hypersensitivity pnemonotis describes a spectrum of immunoligically mediated,predominately interstitial lung disorders caused by intense often prolonged exposure to inhaled organic antigens. It is a type III +IV hypersensitivity reaction.(ref Robbins 7/e p733,9/e p688)