Acute pulmonary toxicity linked to use of a leather protector.
Leather protectors are used extensively for waterproofing leather garments. Inhalation exposure to this type of product is usually considered a benign incident. We report two cases of acute pulmonary toxicity associated with the use of a new leather protector recently introduced to the Canadian market. Emergency physicians must be aware of the potential acute toxicity of new leather protectors.
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Centre Anti-Poison du Québec, Sainte-Foy, Canada.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000420:Albuterol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003371:Cough / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006795:Household Products / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000420:Albuterol; D011241:Prednisone