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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 : 01/09/2015
 
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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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See also under
Amphetamine (and -derivatives)
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Body packing
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Ephedrine
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Gases
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Paramethoxymethamphetamine
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Phosphine (H3P)
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Pseudoephedrine
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Recreational drugs
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Stimulants, psychostimulants, psychoactive substances
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Publications

Ultimate mimicry: methamphetamine-induced pseudovasculitis.
The American journal of medicine 2015 Apr;128;364-6 2015 Apr

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