Vaping Is Not Safe: A Case of Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia following Cannabis Vapor Inhalation
Joint Authors
Antwi-Amoabeng, Daniel
Islam, Raheel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There is a well-established association between inhalational exposures and acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP).
The most reported exposure is cigarette smoking.
Here, we present a case of progressive shortness of breath and nonproductive cough in a college student with no significant medical history, approximately 10 days after inhaling cannabis aerosols on two separate occasions.
He was started on empiric antibiotics and bronchodilators without improvement.
He was diagnosed with AEP based on peripheral eosinophilia and high-resolution CT image results.
He made rapid recovery on intravenous glucocorticoids.
Vaping has gained popularity among young adults mainly due to the perception that it is a safe alternative to smoking.
This case shows that there may be a false sense of security with vaping.
Vaping poses a yet-to-be quantified public health threat, which requires further studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Antwi-Amoabeng, Daniel& Islam, Raheel. 2020. Vaping Is Not Safe: A Case of Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia following Cannabis Vapor Inhalation. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151051
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Antwi-Amoabeng, Daniel& Islam, Raheel. Vaping Is Not Safe: A Case of Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia following Cannabis Vapor Inhalation. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151051
American Medical Association (AMA)
Antwi-Amoabeng, Daniel& Islam, Raheel. Vaping Is Not Safe: A Case of Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia following Cannabis Vapor Inhalation. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151051
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151051