Journal article
Acute toxic pneumonitis complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a farmer
American journal of industrial medicine, Vol.46(4), pp.393-395
10/2004
DOI: 10.1002/ajim.20067
PMID: 15376219
Abstract
Background: Toxic pneumonitis or Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS) is a common, usually self-limiting condition among agricultural workers, occurring after high level exposure to agricultural dust.
Case report: We describe the case of a 68-year-old smoker and farmer who became ill with dyspnea, flu-like symptoms, and hypoxia after cleaning out a grain bin.
Results: Chest radiograph was normal. He was treated with steroids, antibiotics, and oxygen supplementation and recovered over 3 months, but continues with lingering exercise intolerance after 2 years.
Discussion: Although toxic pneumonitis usually follows a relatively benign course with spontaneous recovery and no permanent sequale it can lead to the exacerbation of underlying lung conditions, resulting in incomplete or delayed recovery. Prevention is aimed at limiting exposure by avoidance, by increasing ventilation in closed spaces and by appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Acute toxic pneumonitis complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a farmer
- Creators
- Sigurdur T Sigurdarson - Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IowaKelley J Donham - Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IowaJoel N Kline - Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of industrial medicine, Vol.46(4), pp.393-395
- Publisher
- Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
- DOI
- 10.1002/ajim.20067
- PMID
- 15376219
- ISSN
- 0271-3586
- eISSN
- 1097-0274
- Number of pages
- 3
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/2004
- Academic Unit
- Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine; Occupational and Environmental Health; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984094740802771
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