Chest imaging of hypersensitivity pneumonitis induced by heroin abuse

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Jun 9;9(6):e04366. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4366. eCollection 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Long-term abuse of nasally inhaled substances such as heroin can result in life-threatening hypersensitivity pneumonitis and respiratory distress. In the setting of hypoxia, a chest CTA is often necessary to see the extent of the lung involvement and to rule out pulmonary emboli.