Pigeon Fanciers' Lung: The Mucin Antigen Is Present in Pigeon Droppings and Pigeon Bloom

Abstract

Pigeon intestinal mucin is present in a variety of materials found in the environment of the pigeon loft in a form capable of reacting with anti-mucin antibodies in the sera of exposed individuals. Reduction in exposure to these materials may decrease the likelihood of developing pigeon fanciers' lung and minimise reactions in sensitised individuals.