title: [Inhalation pneumonia presenting as a pneumocystis infection].
abstract: A case of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is presented. Following presentation a chronic alveolitis was uncovered, which was due to ultimately repeated and prolonged inhalation of sweets containing gum arabic. The diagnosis was confirmed by a trans-bronchial biopsy and by chemical analysis of centrifugation of the alveolar lavage deposit. After cessation of the inhalation the progress was satisfactory both in terms of clinical status and lung function measurement.
mesh_terms: D006170:Gum Arabic / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D006170:Gum Arabic
vernacular_title: Pneumopathie d'inhalation révélée par une pneumocystose.