TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1996//
TI  - Chronic lung disease secondary to ammonia inhalation injury: a report on three cases
JO  - American journal of industrial medicine
A1  - de la Hoz, R. E.
A1  - Schlueter, D. P.
A1  - Rom, W. N.
SP  - 209
EP  - 214
VL  - 29
IS  - 2
N2  - 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> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0271-3586
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0274(199602)29:2<209::AID-AJIM12>3.0.CO;2-7
ID  - ref1
ER  -