Chronic exposure to a broad array of antigens after workers inhale aerosolized organic dust particles from mold, animal dander, bird droppings, and chemicals, especially pesticides or herbicides, increases risk for hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Several demographic characteristics of immigrant workers in farming, poultry processing, construction, and landscaping increase this worker population's risk.
Keywords: allergies; chronic illnesses; disease prevention; diversity; health literacy; immigrant; occupational health and safety programs; primary care; workforce.
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