Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage induced by inhalation of spray paint

Authors

  • Ignacio Lasierra-Lavilla Internal Medicine Service, Obispo Polanco Hospital, Teruel, Spain
  • David Galindo-Rodríguez Internal Medicine Service, Obispo Polanco Hospital, Teruel, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9641-7393
  • Mario Nicolás Albani-Pérez Pulmonology Service, Obispo Polanco Hospital, Teruel, Spain
  • Juan Salas-Jarque Internal Medicine Service, Obispo Polanco Hospital, Teruel, Spain
  • Sara Plou-Izquierdo Sarrión Health Center, Teruel, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a10n2a3

Keywords:

diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, toxic exposure, spray paint exposure

Abstract

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is a rare and severe condition associated with autoimmune disorders, infections, or toxic exposures. It may present with hemoptysis, dyspnea, fever, anemia, and pulmonary infiltrates, although up to one-third of cases lack hemoptysis. We report the case of a 41-year-old, obese, heavy smoker, exposed to aerosol
paint, who developed diffuse alveolar hemorrhage confirmed by chest CT. He was treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and oxygen therapy, resulting in clinical and radiological improvement. Toxic exposure was identified as the likely cause. The patient had a favorable outcome with no recurrence during follow-up.

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Published

2025-08-26

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Lasierra-Lavilla I, Galindo-Rodríguez D, Albani-Pérez MN, Salas-Jarque J, Plou-Izquierdo S. Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage induced by inhalation of spray paint. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 26 [cited 2025 Sep. 4];10(2):49-51. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/1119