A case of reactive airway dysfunction syndrome due to chlorine gas exposure.
- Author:
Kyoung Young NAMKOONG
1
;
Ju Yeal BAEK
;
Hye Suk SON
;
Choon Hee CHANG
;
Myeong Jin KANG
;
Hong Mok LIM
;
Yong Keun PARK
;
Sang Rok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic Medical Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eosinophilia;
hypereosinophilic syndrome;
angioedema;
cellulitis
- MeSH:
Angioedema;
Asthma;
Cellulitis;
Chlorine*;
Cough;
Dyspnea;
Eosinophilia;
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome;
Methacholine Chloride;
Oxygen;
Respiratory Sounds
- From:Journal of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
2003;23(4):842-845
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The reactive airway dysfunction syndrome (RADS), a subset of irritant-induced asthma, has been described following exposure to various irritant gas. We describe a case of RADS occuring following a single exposure to high levels of chlorine gas in the workplace. No documented pre-existing respiratory illness and atopy was identified. Cough, dyspnea, and wheezing were developed with the single accidental exposure to chlorine gas and methacholine provocation test was positive. He was completely recovered with the treatment of corticosteroid and oxygen therapy.
