Dr. Barry Dworkin

An interesting case history of how an allergy to birds resulted in chronic cough and lung pathology because of down-filled pillows.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 2, 2019

Source:
Doctors warn feather bedding can lead to ‘duvet lung’

Reference:
Feather duvet lung

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