title: [Pulmonary damage caused by ski waxing].
abstract: It is well known that inhalation of pyrolysis products of perfluorinated hydrocarbons (e.g. Teflon) may result in polymer-fume fever and even pulmonary oedema. A new type of ski wax has recently been introduced, a powder consisting of low-molecular perfluorinated hydrocarbons. We report a case history of a man who developed an attack of polymer-fume fever and pulmonary oedema after smoking cigarettes contaminated with this ski wax. Inhalation of vapour from ski waxes melted at low temperatures may also be harmful to the lungs.
authors: Medisinsk avdeling, Lungeseksjonen, Nordland Sentralsykehus.
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Strøm
authors: O
authors: O
authors: Alexandersen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005465:Fluorocarbon Polymers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006845:Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012865:Skiing; D014835:Volatilization; D014885:Waxes / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D005465:Fluorocarbon Polymers; D006845:Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated; D014885:Waxes
vernacular_title: Lungeskade i forbindelse med smøring av ski.