@article{ref1,
title="Chronic lung disease secondary to ammonia inhalation injury: a report on three cases",
journal="American journal of industrial medicine",
year="1996",
author="de la Hoz, R. E. and Schlueter, D. P. and Rom, W. N.",
volume="29",
number="2",
pages="209-214",
abstract="Inhalation of highly hydrosoluble toxicants, like ammonia, can be associated with chronic lung diseases, which have been partially characterized. We present the case of three patients who were evaluated 2 years after massive exposure to ammonia in occupational settings. They presented with chronic dyspnea, and clinical pictures consistent with restrictive lung dysfunction, obstructive lung disease, and bronchial hyper-reactivity and small airways disease, respectively. The findings in 94 reported cases of inhalation injury due to massive exposure to ammonia are reviewed; in 35 cases follow-up for at least 1 year was available. The range of chronic pulmonary diseases associated with ammonia inhalation injury is reviewed, and suggestions for appropriate diagnostic evaluation are made.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0271-3586",
doi="10.1002/(SICI)1097-0274(199602)29:2<209::AID-AJIM12>3.0.CO;2-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0274(199602)29:2<209::AID-AJIM12>3.0.CO;2-7"
}