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"Crack lung" caused by an impure preparation.

Year: 1996

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary complications of crack cocaine have been reported mainly from American centres. Crack usage is now on the increase in the UK. Three cases of "crack lung" are reported in patients who acquired the drug from the same source. The pulmonary syndrome they developed was due to an impure form of crack.

Source: Thorax

DOI: 10.1136/thx.51.9.959

Authors: O. M. Kon, J. B. Redhead, D. Gillen, J. Fothergill, J. A. Henry, D. M. Mitchell

Institution: St Mary's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2096022782