J Korean Soc Emerg Med.
2014 Dec;25(6):780-783. 10.0000/jksem.2014.25.6.780.
Chemical Pneumonitis due to Exposure to Waterproofing Spray Containing Perfluoroalkyl Acrylate Copolymer
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si, Korea.
- 2Department of Emergency Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si, Korea. bonaeboa@naver.com
- KMID: 2101258
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jksem.2014.25.6.780
Abstract
- Waterproofing spray is used to ensure that clothing, including mountain wear, leather, and other surfaces are waterproof. Respiratory illnesses related to the use of waterproofing spray have been reported globally. The composition of waterproofing spray varies depending on the manufacturer. We treated a patient with chemical pneumonitis and alveolar hemorrhage due to exposure to waterproofing spray containing perfluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer. We diagnosed the patient with chemical pneumonitis and alveolar hemorrhage based on computed tomography (CT) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) test performed within 24 h after symptom occurrence. We believe that further study regarding the exact mechanism of pulmonary toxicity for waterproofing agents is required.
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