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Cork-handlers' disease

An extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by inhalation of cork dust containing the antigens produced by the fungus Penicillium glabrum. The symptoms include dyspnea, wheezing cough, fever and asthenia.

Pronunciation
/kɔːk - ˈhandləz ' dɪˈziːz/
/kɔrk - ˈhændlərz ' dəˈziz/