Secondhand smoke from electronic cigarette resulting in hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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Abstract

Cases of vaping-induced lung injury have increased in the USA, resulting in a heterogeneous collection of pneumonitis patterns in persons who used electronic cigarettes. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis has been documented in several cases of first-hand electronic cigarette use; however, secondhand smoke health-related consequences have not been fully understood. We present a case of the patient who developed hypersensitivity pneumonitis secondary to exposure to secondhand smoke from electronic cigarette. We summarise the presentation and diagnostic investigation, as well as the management of this case.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere233381
JournalBMJ case reports
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 22 2020

Keywords

  • bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • interstitial lung disease
  • tobacco related disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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