bird-fancier's lung


bird-breed·er's lung

, bird-fancier's lungextrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by inhalation of particulate avian emanations; sometimes specified by avian species, for example, pigeon-breeder's lung, budgerigar-breeder's lung. Synonym(s): bird-breeder's disease

bird-fancier's lung

A form of allergic pneumonia caused by inhaling the dust from dried bird droppings. See also PIGEON-FANCIER'S LUNG.