Progressive vocal cord dysfunction subsequent to a chlorine gas exposure.
Chlorine gas inhalation, similar to other toxic gas exposures, can impart a variety of effects to the entire airway ranging from mucous membrane irritation to acute respiratory distress syndrome. The extent and location of damage is determined by numerous situational factors such as the duration of exposure, quantity of gas released, environmental factors, and instituted chemical defense measures. Reactive airways dysfunction and nonspecific bronchial hyperresponsiveness are commonly reported as sequelae to chlorine exposure. This article constitutes the first case of a single antecedent chlorine exposure inducing progressive vocal cord dysfunction.
Allan
Patrick F
PF
Pulmonary Medicine Flight, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Abouchahine
Sahar
S
Harvis
Lee
L
Morris
Michael J
MJ
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D002713:Chlorine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018450:Disease Progression; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
D002713:Chlorine