Open AccessClinical observation of interstitial lung injury caused by the use of humidifier
Author(s) -
Н. А. Кароли,
V. E. Kharlamov,
O. T. Zarmanbetova
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ûžno-rossijskij žurnal terapevtičeskoj praktiki
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2712-8156
DOI - 10.21886/2712-8156-2021-2-4-96-100
Subject(s) - anamnesis , medicine , inhalation , etiology , lung , intensive care medicine , differential diagnosis , pathology , dermatology , anesthesia
Humidifier lung syndrome is a rare phenotype of hypersensitive pneumonitis (HP) caused by inhalation of fumes from contaminated climate appliances such as a humidifier and air conditioner. Since the described syndrome is rarely found in the Russian Federation, the practitioner should be wary of this pathology, carefully collect an anamnesis from the patient, and also carry out differential diagnostics with lung lesions of autoimmune, drug, infectious genesis. HP therapy includes exclusion of contact with the etiological factor and the appointment of systemic hormonal therapy.