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Silo-Filler's disease.

W L Morrissey, I A Gould, C B Carrington

    Respiration; International Review of Thoracic Diseases
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Inhalation of oxides of nitrogen from silage gas caused severe respiratory failure in a young gardener. Prompt steroid treatment improved lung function, highlighting the importance of occupational and non-occupational exposure history.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Occupational Medicine
    • Pulmonary Medicine

    Background:

    • Silage gas, a mixture containing oxides of nitrogen (NOx), poses significant inhalation risks.
    • Exposure to NOx can lead to acute and delayed respiratory complications.

    Observation:

    • A 21-year-old gardener developed nausea, cough, and fever after NOx inhalation.
    • Respiratory failure emerged three weeks post-exposure, with pulmonary edema and impaired gas exchange.

    Findings:

    • Pulmonary function tests indicated restrictive volume and severely impaired gas exchange.
    • Needle biopsy revealed nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, responsive to steroid therapy.
    • All parameters, except diffusing capacity, normalized with treatment.

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    Implications:

    • Delayed diagnosis can occur if non-occupational exposures are not considered.
    • Early recognition and management of NOx inhalation are crucial for preventing severe lung injury.
    • Steroid therapy can be effective in managing NOx-induced lung disease.