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Vol. 20. Issue 3.
Pages 123-125 (May - June 1984)
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Vol. 20. Issue 3.
Pages 123-125 (May - June 1984)
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Alveolitis alergica por exposicion a polvo de isocianato
Allergic alveolitis due to the exposure to isocyanate dust
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J. Sala Felix*, C. Martinez Gonzalez**
* Jefe Sección. Servicio de Neumología. Instituto Nacional de Silicosis. Oviedo
** Médico Residente. Servicio de Neumología. Instituto Nacional de Silicosis. Oviedo
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Se presenta un caso de alveolitis alérgica por exposición a polvo de isocianato con radiología, pruebas de función pulmonar y anatomía patalógica compatibles, en un varón expuesto durante un año y medio y en el que se reprodujeron los síntomas y signos tras la reexposición en su lugar de trabajo. Es el primer caso descrito en la literatura española.

A male with a history of exposure to isocyanate dust for one and a half year presented with radiological signs, pulmonary function tests, and pathological findings compatible with allergic alveolitis. Signs and symptoms reappeared after reexposure in his working place. This is the first case described in the Spanish literature.

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