A Case of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in an Automobile Paint Sprayer.

Oh, Mi Na; Cho, Myoung Jin; Baek, Hoon Ki; Cho, Ki Sung; Kang, Ji Hoon; Kim, Young; Kwak, Jin Young

doi:2008.65.6.541

Tuberc Respir Dis > Volume 65(6); 2008 > Article

Case Report

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2008;65(6):541-545.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2008.65.6.541 Published online December 1, 2008.

A Case of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in an Automobile Paint Sprayer.

Mi Na Oh, Myoung Jin Cho, Hoon Ki Baek, Ki Sung Cho, Ji Hoon Kang, Young Kim, Jin Young Kwak

Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea. dnjao@yahoo.co.kr

Abstract

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immunologically-mediated disease resulting from repeated exposure to sensitizing agents, such as organic dusts or chemicals. Isocyanate is a volatile and highly reactive chemical that is extensively used in the manufacturing of automobiles, upholstery, and polyurethane foam. Occupational respiratory diseases associated with isocyanate, such as bronchial asthma, are well-known. It is thought that HP is one of the rare diseases induced by isocyanate with a very low frequency worldwide. We report a case of HP in an automobile painting sprayer which appeared to be associated with isocyanate.

Key Words: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Isocyanate, Paint sprayer