Bilateral Pneumonia and Pleural Effusions Subsequent to Electronic Cigarette Use

• 作者: Henry Young II Kendall Moore Matthew F. Ryan
• 来源期刊: 急诊医学(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: ELECTRONIC Cigarettes E-Cigarettes PNEUMONIA PLEURAL EFFUSION Vaping
• 年，卷（期）: 2015,（3）
• 页码范围: 18-22
• 页数: 5页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

Electronic nicotine delivery systems also known as electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) are marketed by their manufactures as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes because of potentially reduced delivery of toxins. However, the scientific evidence and the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes are limited. We describe a case of a 43-year-old man who had been smoking electronic cigarettes excessively for three days and presented with acute dyspnea, increased work of breathing and tachycardia. Subsequent chest x-ray revealed bilateral pleural effusions. In addition, the patient had a new oxygen requirement and was thus admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia and bilateral pleural effusions. The case and the potential harmful effects of electronic cigarettes are discussed herein.