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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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I.a Pneumonitis (ILD), acute and/or severe (may cause ARDS)

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Last update : 18/02/2021
 
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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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Chemicals
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Gases
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Gasoline (inhaled, i.v.)
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Oil-/lipid-based formulations (parenteral)
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Paraffin-Vaseline-Oil-Lipids (Mineral or other) p.o./inhaled/aspirated
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Waterpipe (narghile, shisha) smoking
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Waterproofing agents/sprays - Household cleansing agents and aerosols
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Publications

A cluster of lung injury cases associated with home humidifier use: an epidemiological investigation.
Thorax 2014 Aug;69;703-8 2014 Aug

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