A Case of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in an Automobile Paint Sprayer.
10.4046/trd.2008.65.6.541
- Author:
Mi Na OH
1
;
Myoung Jin CHO
;
Hoon Ki BAEK
;
Ki Sung CHO
;
Ji Hoon KANG
;
Young KIM
;
Jin Young KWAK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea. dnjao@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis;
Isocyanate;
Paint sprayer
- MeSH:
Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic;
Asthma;
Automobiles;
Dust;
Hypersensitivity;
Paint;
Paintings;
Polyurethanes;
Rare Diseases
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2008;65(6):541-545
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immunologically-mediated disease resulting from repeated exposure to sensitizing agents, such as organic dusts or chemicals. Isocyanate is a volatile and highly reactive chemical that is extensively used in the manufacturing of automobiles, upholstery, and polyurethane foam. Occupational respiratory diseases associated with isocyanate, such as bronchial asthma, are well-known. It is thought that HP is one of the rare diseases induced by isocyanate with a very low frequency worldwide. We report a case of HP in an automobile painting sprayer which appeared to be associated with isocyanate.
