Dr. Zohra Prasla presented an in-depth session on hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), an immune reaction in the lungs caused by inhaled antigens such as mold, animal proteins, or environmental exposures. She explained HP’s overlap with other interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), key diagnostic tools including CT scans, bronchoscopy, and biopsy, and emphasized the critical role of identifying and removing the causative antigen. Dr. Prasla also discussed medication options such as corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and antifibrotics like OFEV®, as well as emerging treatments like nerandomilast.
Dr. Zohra Prasla is a pulmonologist and faculty member at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center. She specializes in interstitial lung diseases, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Previously on faculty at UCLA, Dr. Prasla trained at UT Southwestern and completed her pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Emory University.
Chapters & Timestamps
1. Lung Anatomy and ILD Overview – 2:40
2. What is Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis? – 7:20
3. Symptoms and Diagnosis – 13:20
4. CT Imaging and Diagnostic Tools – 24:20
5. Treatment Options – 36:00
6. Antigen Removal and Home Safety – 44:00
1. Lung Anatomy and ILD Overview – 2:40
2. What is Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis? – 7:20
3. Symptoms and Diagnosis – 13:20
4. CT Imaging and Diagnostic Tools – 24:20
5. Treatment Options – 36:00
6. Antigen Removal and Home Safety – 44:00
Disclaimer This video is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for medical concerns.
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