Bird fancier's lung

Have you ever seen a beautiful bird and wanted to hold it or play with it? Well, some people love birds so much that they keep them as pets, breed them, and even race them! But did you know that sometimes, people who love birds too much can get very sick?

Bird fancier's lung is a disease that happens when people who spend a lot of time with birds breathe in tiny pieces of bird droppings, feathers, or dust from bird food. These tiny bits can get into a person's lungs and cause them to get sick.

When someone has bird fancier's lung, they might have a hard time breathing, cough a lot, and feel like they have a fever or chills. Sometimes, they might even get really sick and need to go to the hospital!

To avoid getting bird fancier's lung, it's important to wear a mask when cleaning bird cages or handling birds. It's also important to wash your hands and clothes after spending time with birds. Remember, birds are beautiful creatures, but it's important to take care of yourself too!