Hydrofluorocarbons pneumonitis as a complication of inhalation injury following air‐conditioning repairs

Hydrofluorocarbons pneumonitis as a complication of inhalation injury following air‐conditioning repairs

Abstract Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) pneumonitis is an uncommon cause of inhalation injury. HFCs are a group of chemicals predominantly used for refrigeration and cooling. A 19‐year‐old air‐conditioning technician developed acute onset of dyspnoea and chest tightness while servicing an air conditioner i...

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Main Authors: Afifah Aqilah Abdul Malik, Boon Hau Ng, Nik Nuratiqah Nik Abeed, Mohamed Faisal Abdul Hamid, Andrea Yu‐Lin Ban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-07-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
Subjects:
air conditioning
hydrofluorocarbons
inhalation injury
pneumonitis
systemic steroid
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.983

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