A Curious Case of White Out Lung.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.chest.2022.07.016.
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Abstract
A 40-year-old Asian man with COPD presented to the ER with an acute exacerbation and type 2 respiratory failure. He was intubated and placed on the mechanical ventilator. He had a tobacco smoking history of 30 pack-years. Otherwise, he had no other significant medical or social history. The family history was non contributory. His physical development was normal.
Medical subject headings
- Lung
- Respiratory Insufficiency