1
|
Sedhai Y, Bhat P, Spalitto D, Singh K, Waheed I, Khan T, Ahmed M, Kazimuddin N, Steff R. Iron pill aspiration syndrome: A case report and literature review. Respir Med Case Rep 2023; 45:101908. [PMID: 37609001 PMCID: PMC10440560 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2023.101908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Aspiration of iron pill containing ferrous sulfate into the airway can induce fulminant chemical burn and necrosis of the airway mucosa. Acute chemical burn and inflammatory response can result in life-threatening airway compromise. It can also result in long-term sequelae including but not limited to fibrosis and airway stenosis. Considering the common use of iron supplements, and the potential severity of aspiration related airway injury, clinicians should be fully cognizant of the interaction between aspirated iron and airway passages. Herein, we present a case report with pertinent review of the literature.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y.R. Sedhai
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - P. Bhat
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - D. Spalitto
- Division of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - K. Singh
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - I. Waheed
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - T.M.A. Khan
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - M.A. Ahmed
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - N. Kazimuddin
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| | - R.T. Steff
- Division of Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Bowling Green, KY, USA
| |
Collapse
|