Heat-not-burn cigarettes induce fulminant acute eosinophilic pneumonia requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

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Authors

Toshiyuki Aokage · Okayama University

Kohei Tsukahara · Okayama University

Yasushi Fukuda · Kurashiki Central Hospital

Fumiaki Tokioka · Kurashiki Central Hospital

Akihiko Taniguchi · Okayama University

Hiromichi Naito · Okayama University

Atsunori Nakao ·

Abstract

As far as we know, our patient is the first case of AEP induced by HNBC use successfully treated with ECMO. Emergency physicians must be aware that HNBCs can induce fatal AEP.

Topics & Keywords

Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

Volume 26, pp. 87-90

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.12.002

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