humulene and Acute-Lung-Injury

Recent world events have refocused attention on the pathology associated with clinical acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The vast majority of cases of clinical ARDS will have diffuse alveolar damage (DAD) histologically, but other histologies may occur less frequently. The aim of this paper is to provide a review of the pathology of DAD and acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia and provide insights into the pathologic features associated with the E-cigarette/vaping-associated lung-injury outbreak and the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Topics: Acute Lung Injury; Cannabis; COVID-19; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems; Humans; Lung; Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Vaping

Vaping is a growing concern in adolescents, and a growing proportion is using electronic devices to inhale cannabis oil. The short-term and long-term effects of cannabis oil inhalation are not well understood. We report on a case of severe acute lung injury secondary to inhalation of cannabis oil via a vape pen, and propose a new term that describes lung injury related to vaping.

Topics: Acute Lung Injury; Adolescent; Cannabis; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems; Humans; Inhalation; Male; Plant Oils; Vaping

Topics: Acute Lung Injury; Cannabis; Dyspnea; Hemoptysis; Humans; Lung; Male; Middle Aged; Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; Plant Oils; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Vaping