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Philippe Camus, M.D.
Dijon, France
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E-cigarette - E-vaporizers - ENDS - Vaping - Dabbing
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11/02/2020
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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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Abused drugs/substances (illicit-, street drugs - IV/inhaled)
Cannabinoids - Cannabinoid receptor agonists (synthetic) (K2, Spice)
Diacetyl (2,3-butanedione) flavoring agent
E-cigarette's, e-vaporizer's secondhand vapor (Passive vaping)
Flavoring agents
Glue sniffing
Inhalants (volatile substances)
Marijuana, cannabis (haschish, hash, bang, dab)
Nicotine
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Sildenafil
Tadalafil
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Tobacco smoke - Cigarette smoking
Vitamin E acetate (vaped, inhaled)
Publications
Vaping-induced acute epiglottitis: a case report.
Epiglottitis Associated With Intermittent E-cigarette Use: The Vagaries of Vaping Toxicity.