[Five cases of acute pulmonary failure associated with nitrogen dioxide inhalation].
Six men were accidentally exposed to NO2 when they were changing a propeller using a gas burner in the poorly ventilated hold of a ship. All of them were admitted to hospital with shortness of breath and cough. Chest X-ray on admission revealed diffuse, patchy and infiltrative shadows, leading to the diagnosis of pulmonary edema in all five patients. Steroid therapy was effective and followed by a quick recovery in all patients. None developed third phase manifestations characterized pathologically by bronchiolitis obliterans.
Department of Raspiratory Disease, Yaizu Municipal Hospital.
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009585:Nitrogen Dioxide / Q000506:poisoning*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012767:Ships
D009585:Nitrogen Dioxide