Severe lung injury due to chronic volatile hydrocarbon (VHC) inhalation in an adolescent

Conclusion: Chronic hydrocarbon inhalation seems to be related to permanent and significant pulmonary sequelae which may persist even after abuse has been discontinued.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mermiri, D.-Z., Papadopoulou, A., Xristianakis, E., Plataras, C., Konstantinou, M., Stelios, G., Tsiligiannis, T. Tags: 1.5 Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease Source Type: research