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Acute Recreational Cannabis-Induced Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Case Report
Nicholas D Luke1, Baris Vefali2, Priscilla Chow3
1Emergency Department, St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, The Bronx, USA.
Cureus
|May 14, 2023
Summary
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) can be caused by inhaled substances like marijuana. Prompt corticosteroid treatment led to rapid symptom resolution in a patient with marijuana-induced HP, highlighting the need for clinical awareness.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Toxicology
Background:
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an inflammatory lung disease.
- Inhaled foreign matter, including molds and chemicals, can trigger HP.
- Chronic HP may lead to lung fibrosis, managed with corticosteroids and antifibrotics.
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