Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

What term refers to nonproductive cough, shortness of breath, and, in some cases, fever, seen in workers handling animal pelts or exposed to bird droppings or feathers?

1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

2. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

3. Occupational Asthma

4. Pleurisy

The correct answer is: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is the best fit for this question because it specifically mentions the exposure to animal pelts, bird droppings or feathers which are known to cause this condition. The other options, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Occupational Asthma, and Pleurisy, may also cause similar symptoms, but they are not directly linked to the given context. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is commonly caused by smoking, while Occupational Asthma is triggered by exposure to certain substances in the workplace. Pleurisy, on the other hand, is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, and is not related to external exposures. Therefore, option B is the best answer as it directly relates to the context given in the question.