Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome following exposure to a fluorocarbon.

Abstract

This report describes the case of a 43-yr-old male who developed reactive airways dysfunction syndrome after exposure to a high level of bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br, Halon 1301), a fluorocarbon widely used in automatic fire extinguishing systems. The patient was a previously healthy, nonatopic male, who developed wheezing and intermittent and reversible obstructive ventilatory impairment starting immediately after a large accidental nonfire-related release of CF3Br in a confined space.

• Authors: R E de la Hoz
• Journal: The European respiratory journal (Eur Respir J) Vol. 13 Issue 5 Pg. 1192-4 (May 1999) ISSN: 0903-1936 [Print] England
• PMID: 10414425 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Bromochlorofluorocarbons
• Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane
• bromotrifluoromethane

Topics

• Accidents, Occupational
• Adult
• Asthma (chemically induced, diagnosis)
• Bromochlorofluorocarbons
• Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Male
• Occupational Exposure (adverse effects)