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pulmonary irritancy [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Respiratory System
DEF

The action of toxicants on the lower respiratory tract which can result in breathing discomfort (e.g. dyspnoea or an increase in respiratory rate).

OBS

In severe cases, pneumonitis or pulmonary oedema (which can be fatal) can occur some hours after exposure.

OBS

pulmonary irritancy: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Action de toxiques sur l'appareil respiratoire inférieur qui peut provoquer une gêne respiratoire (dyspnée ou accroissement du rythme respiratoire, par exemple).

OBS

Dans les cas graves, une [pneumonite] ou un œdème pulmonaire peuvent survenir quelques heures après l'exposition et être fatals.

OBS

irritation pulmonaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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