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Acute Lung Injury Caused by Mugwort Steaming
Hiroaki Ota1, Kazunori Tobino2
1Respiratory Medicine, Iizuka Hospital, Iizuka, JPN.
Cureus
|September 6, 2024
Summary
Mugwort steaming, a traditional practice, may cause acute lung injury (ALI). This case report details a patient who developed ALI after occupational exposure, emphasizing caution with such therapies.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Traditional Medicine
Background:
- Mugwort steaming is a traditional practice with purported health benefits.
- Potential adverse effects on lung health are not well-documented.
- Occupational exposure to mugwort steaming is a potential risk factor.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old female experienced recurrent respiratory symptoms and lung abnormalities.
- Initial diagnosis was nonfibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
- Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy indicated acute lung injury (ALI).
Findings:
- The patient's condition improved after discontinuing mugwort steaming.
- This is the first reported case of ALI linked to mugwort steaming.
- Diagnosis of ALI caused by mugwort steaming was confirmed through multidisciplinary discussion.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential lung risks associated with traditional practices like mugwort steaming.
- Underscores the importance of considering unconventional exposures in unexplained respiratory conditions.
- Warrants further research into the safety profile and risks of mugwort steaming.
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