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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Disinfectants (humidifier disinfectants used in the home or occupational setting)

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I.b Pneumonitis (ILD)

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Last update : 28/09/2015
 
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Identify causative drugs
Diagnosing DIRD
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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Causality assessment
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Publications

Humidifier disinfectant-associated interstitial lung disease and the Ardystil syndrome.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2015 Jan 01;191;116-7 2015 Jan 01

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