Rare case of occupational pulmonary hemorrhage in a firefighter. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gandhi, Sheiphali A.; Welch, T.J.; Jones, Kirk D.; Cummings, Kristin J.; Styles, Laura; Blanc, Paul D.; Harrison, Robert J.
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 39(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: 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.2022.101722
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Alveolar hemorrhage associated with physical exertion, known as exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), is a rare condition linked to strenuous exertion. This can be an unusual form of respiratory and occupational illness. We present the case of a healthy firefighter who developed fatal pulmonary hemorrhage after participating in a strenuous physical training exercise regimen. This case represents a severe presentation of EIPH, which results from the disruption of the pulmonary blood-gas barrier as a result of strenuous exertion. Clinicians caring for those in vocations and recreation involving extremely vigorous exercise should be aware that such activities can cause EIPH.