Chest imaging of hypersensitivity pneumonitis induced by heroin abuse
Abstract Long‐term abuse of nasally inhaled substances such as heroin can result in life‐threatening hypersensitivity pneumonitis and respiratory distress. In the setting of hypoxia, a chest CTA is often necessary to see the extent of the lung involvement and to rule out pulmonary emboli.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4366 |