Bronchiectasis following heroin-induced pulmonary edema. Rapid clearing of pulmonary infiltrates.
We observed a patient who developed diffuse bronchiectasis subsequent to heroin-induced pulmonary edema. Unlike the previously reported cases, there was rapid clearing of pulmonary infiltrates and little evidence of severe aspiration. The development of bronchiectasis was attributed to a bronchial infection subsequent to clearing of the pulmonary edema. Physiologic dysfunction was characterized by marked obstruction, pulmonary hypertension, and mild hypoxemia.
D000328:Adult; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003932:Heroin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D003932:Heroin