TABLE 2

Predictors of hypersensitivity pneumonitis

VariableOR (95% CI)
Exposure to a known offending antigen38.8 (11.6–129.6)
Positive precipitating antibodies5.3 (2.7–10.4)
Recurrent episodes of symptoms3.3 (1.5–7.5)
Inspiratory crackles4.5 (1.8–11.7)
Symptoms 4–8 h after exposure7.2 (1.8–28.6)
Weight loss2.0 (1.8–28.6)

Reproduced and modified from [89] with permission from the publisher.