title: Acute pulmonary toxicity linked to use of a leather protector.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Centre Anti-Poison du Québec, Sainte-Foy, Canada.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Laliberté
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sanfaçon
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Blais
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000420:Albuterol; D011241:Prednisone