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Cocaine-induced pulmonary changes: HRCT findings [PDF]
Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 2015 Objective: To evaluate HRCT scans of the chest in 22 patients with cocaine-induced pulmonary disease.Methods: We included patients between 19 and 52 years of age.
Renata Rocha de Almeida +10 more
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Utility Assessment of Isolated Starch and Extract from Thai Yam (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.) for Cosmetic via In Vitro and In Vivo Studies [PDF]
LifeIn Thailand, wild yam, or Dioscorea hispida Dennst., is a starchy crop that is usually underutilized in industry. The purpose of this study was to isolate the starch and extract the phytochemical from D. hispida and use them in cosmetics. Starch was used
Suthinee Sangkanu +7 more
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Talcosis due to abundant use of cosmetic talcum powder [PDF]
European Respiratory Review, 2010 To the Editor: A 36-yr-old, nonsmoking, Hindustan female presented with complaints of dyspnoea without coughing which had persisted for several months. The complaints started after a bout of pneumonia a few months previously. Her medical history was unremarkable. She did not suffer from asthma, nor did asthma run in the family.
A. van Huisstede +4 more
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Blowing Balloons and Pulmonary Talcosis: An Uncommon Hazard.
Indian J Occup Environ Med, 2019 A 65-year-old nonsmoker man presented with bilateral upper lobe conglomerated calcific opacities with basal reticulations. The patient denied any significant occupational exposure. Repeated and persistent enquiry revealed an intense exposure to talc 20 years back, from blowing balloons stained with talc powder for a period of 1 year. To the best of our
Patro M +4 more
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An unusual cause of breathlessness and profuse micronodules
Lung India, 2018 We describe a 21-year-old male with a history of smoking and subacute onset of breathlessness with normal cardiorespiratory examination. The presence of “track marks” and digital infarcts prompted evaluation for infective endocarditis and confrontational
Srinivas Rajagopala +6 more
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Non-Infectious Granulomatous Lung Disease: Imaging Findings with Pathologic Correlation. [PDF]
Korean J Radiol, 2021 Non-infectious granulomatous lung disease represents a diverse group of disorders characterized by pulmonary opacities associated with granulomatous inflammation, a relatively nonspecific finding commonly encountered by pathologists.
Franquet T +7 more
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A puzzling case of pulmonary infiltrates in a young man with chronic kidney disease. [PDF]
Breathe (Sheff)Can you diagnose the enigmatic case of a young man with a history of chronic kidney disease who presented with persistent pulmonary radiological abnormalities?
Palazzolo L +5 more
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Pulmonary Talc Granulomatosis- An Uncommon Finding at Autopsy [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Talc is chemically hydrous magnesium silicate and used as lubricant of consumer goods, as well as, in various oral prescribed medications due to its diluting nature.
Ruchi Agarwal +4 more
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Dyspnea following intravenous drug use [PDF]
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2017 E. Matrosovich +5 more
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Occupational interstitial lung diseases
Journal of Internal Medicine, Volume 294, Issue 6, Page 798-815, December 2023., 2023 Abstract Millions of workers are exposed to substances known to cause occupational interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), particularly in developing countries. However, the burden of the disease is likely to be underestimated due to under‐recognition, under‐reporting or both.
Paolo Spagnolo +11 more
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