title: Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) due to chlorine gas exposure.
abstract: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS) has been described following exposure to various irritant gases. We describe a case of RADS occurring following exposure to chlorine gas and which has persisted at 6 years follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Medical Professorial Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Donnelly
authors.forename: M X
authors.initials: MX
authors.lastname: FitzGerald
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D000420:Albuterol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001507:Beclomethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002713:Chlorine / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D002713:Chlorine; D001507:Beclomethasone; D000420:Albuterol