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Hydrogen peroxide

Chemical (toxic) pneumonitis

Manfra A, Sharma J, Kilburn J

Inhalation Pneumonitis Caused by Nebulized Hydrogen Peroxide.

Cureus 2023 Apr;15;e38116 — 2023 Apr — e38116

Diagnosing DIRD

Drug and radiation history

Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

Careful exlusion of another cause

Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

Causality assessment

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