Persistent asthma after inhalation of a mixture of sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid

Chest. 1994 Jun;105(6):1895-6. doi: 10.1378/chest.105.6.1895.

Abstract

Chlorine gas inhalation can lead to temporary mucous membrane irritation, pulmonary edema, and transient bronchospasm. Existence of respiratory sequelae is debated. We report a case of asthma, persisting 2 years after the inhalation of a mixture of sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid. Bronchial histologic findings and transmission electron microscopy examinations showed uncommon abnormalities supporting irritation for cause of this nonimmunologic asthma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Home
  • Adult
  • Asthma / chemically induced*
  • Asthma / pathology
  • Asthma / physiopathology
  • Bronchi / pathology
  • Bronchial Hyperreactivity / physiopathology
  • Chlorine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrochloric Acid*
  • Sodium Hypochlorite*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Chlorine
  • Sodium Hypochlorite
  • Hydrochloric Acid