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Occupational exposures account for approximately 19% of all cases. Early diagnosis, identification of the responsible antigen(s), and immediate avoidance of exposure are crucial to prevent irreversible pulmonary fibrosis. However, HP often remains unrecognized or is misclassified as another respiratory disorder such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. As a result, the causal link between symptoms and workplace exposure is frequently established only in advanced disease stages\u2014or not at all. Such delays may result in chronic respiratory failure, occupational disability, prolonged oxygen therapy, and, in severe cases, lung transplantation. We report four patients in whom HP was ultimately recognized as an occupational disease or recommended for legal recognition in court. At the time of diagnosis, all cases had progressed to advanced, fibrotic HP, rendering both primary and secondary prevention impossible. 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