Chemical pneumonitis following household exposure to hydrofluoric acid.
A previously healthy 26-year-old woman developed hemorrhagic alveolitis and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) following use of a hydrofluoric acid-containing household cleaning agent. Exposure was inhalational in nature. The circumstances and possible mechanism of chemical pneumonitis from low-dose inhalational exposure to hydrofluoric acid are discussed.
Bennion
J R
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Department of Environmental and Industrial Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-2029, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005260:Female; D006795:Household Products / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid