Intra-Alveolar Hemorrhage of Unusual Etiology

Authors

  • Atig Amira Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
  • Thabet Maissa Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
  • Guiga Ahmed Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
  • Ben Yahia Wissal Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
  • Ghannouchi Neirouz Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia

Keywords:

cannabis, intra-alveolar hemorrhage, vasculitis

Abstract

Cannabis use is steadily increasing worldwide and is an emerging public health problem. This consumption is responsible for harmful respiratory effects, including intra-alveolar hemorrhage. We report the case of a 26-year-old man admitted with exertional dyspnea and profuse hemoptysis. Investigations revealed intra-alveolar hemorrhage. Immunological and tuberculosis tests were negative. When the case history was taken again, it was noted that the patient had been a regular cannabis user for several years, and the blood and urine tests for toxic substances revealed the presence of tetra-hydro-cannabinoids. This case illustrates the seriousness of respiratory complications caused by cannabis, and highlights the need to emphasize the importance of weaning and educating young people.

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Published

2024-03-08

How to Cite

Atig Amira, Thabet Maissa, Guiga Ahmed, Ben Yahia Wissal, & Ghannouchi Neirouz. (2024). Intra-Alveolar Hemorrhage of Unusual Etiology. ournal of nnovations in edical esearch, 3(1), 20–21. etrieved from https://www.paradigmpress.org/jimr/article/view/1038

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): March

Section

Articles