title: Adult respiratory distress syndrome associated with acute nitrofurantoin toxicity. Successful treatment with continuous positive airway pressure.
abstract: A case of adult respiratory distress syndrome associated with nitrofurantoin use is described. The patient was successfully managed with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) through a tightly fitting face mask; clinical deterioration followed discontinuation of the CPAP, with improvement occurring when it was restarted. Acute nitrofurantoin pleuropulmonary reactions are reviewed, and CPAP by face mask is discussed.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009582:Nitrofurantoin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D009582:Nitrofurantoin