Persistent asthma after inhalation of a mixture of sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Chlorine gas inhalation can lead to temporary mucous membrane irritation, pulmonary edema, and transient bronchospasm. Existence of respiratory sequelae is debated. We report a case of asthma, persisting 2 years after the inhalation of a mixture of sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid. Bronchial histologic findings and transmission electron microscopy examinations showed uncommon abnormalities supporting irritation for cause of this nonimmunologic asthma.
Medical subject headings
- Asthma
- Chlorine
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Sodium Hypochlorite