[Pneumopathy secondary to the improper use of a dust-removing spray].
We report the case of a 24 year-old woman who presented constitutional symptoms with dyspnoea on exertion accompanied by an interstitial pneumonitis in both lower lobes. The history revealed an excessive use of household dust-away cleansing spray. The diagnosis was established by bronchoalveolar lavage associated with appropriate steining. The early diagnosis is critical because of the progression to fibrosis and the risk of cancerisation.
Le Bon
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Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles, Belgique.
Praet
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Mostin
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Chami
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D000328:Adult; D000336:Aerosols; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000473:pathology; D004391:Dust; D005260:Female; D006795:Household Products / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D011017:Pneumonia, Lipid / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013194:Staining and Labeling
D000336:Aerosols; D004391:Dust