Acute eosinophilic pneumonia following electronic cigarette use. (2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arter, Zhaohui L.; Wiggins, Amanda; Hudspath, Caleb; Kisling, Adam; Hostler, David C.; Hostler, Jordanna M.
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 27(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Subjects: Vaping -- Electronic cigarette use -- Acute eosinophilic pneumonia; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.100825
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, or vaping, is gaining widespread popularity among adults aged 18–35. Vaping is commercially promoted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. Previous studies have reported a close relationship between conventional cigarette smoking and acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP), but only one case report to date associates vaping with AEP in a male patient. We present the first case of AEP involving a young female after use of e-cigarettes. Clinicians should consider AEP when evaluating young patients with hypoxic respiratory failure and a recent history of e-cigarette use. This case highlights the need for more research into the relationship between e-cigarettes and AEP.