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A Case of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in an Automobile Paint Sprayer  

Oh, Mi Na (Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center)
Cho, Myoung Jin (Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center)
Baek, Hoon Ki (Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center)
Cho, Ki Sung (Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center)
Kang, Ji Hoon (Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center)
Kim, Young (Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center)
Kwak, Jin Young (Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center)
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases / v.65, no.6, 2008 , pp. 541-545 More about this Journal
Abstract
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immunologically-mediated disease resulting from repeated exposure to sensitizing agents, such as organic dusts or chemicals. Isocyanate is a volatile and highly reactive chemical that is extensively used in the manufacturing of automobiles, upholstery, and polyurethane foam. Occupational respiratory diseases associated with isocyanate, such as bronchial asthma, are well-known. It is thought that HP is one of the rare diseases induced by isocyanate with a very low frequency worldwide. We report a case of HP in an automobile painting sprayer which appeared to be associated with isocyanate.
Keywords
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis; Isocyanate; Paint sprayer;
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