
Multilobar Lung Infiltrates after Exposure to Dust Storm: The Haboob Lung Syndrome 2013 Ragesh Panikkath; Cynthia Jumper; Zachary Mulkey PMID: 23331456DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.08.012 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This article describes a condition called "Haboob Lung Syndrome," which occurs after exposure to dust storms. Four cases of healthy people developing severe lung problems, like pneumonia, are reported. Symptoms include cough and difficulty breathing. Some patients needed intensive care, and one died. The exact cause is unclear, but dust may impair lung function or lead to infections. Similar conditions have been seen in other dusty environments worldwide. Awareness and prevention are important for reducing risks associated with these storms since they can still cause serious health issues despite modern medical advances like antibiotics and ventilators. Tags Focus Area: Severe Weather Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals Emergency Management Stage: Response Keywords: Dust; Environmental Exposure; Lung Diseases; Pneumonia; Respiratory Insufficiency; Inhalation Exposure; Extreme Weather Institutions: Texas Tech University More like this Dust Storms, Valley Fever, and Public Awareness 2022 · George Mason University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas Tech University Evacuation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy 2014 · New York University Sleep Problems and Posttraumatic Stress: Children Exposed to a Natural Disaster 2020 · Boston College, University of Miami, Scottish Rite for Children, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, University of Houston, University of Texas Medical Branch The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Multilobar Lung Infiltrates after Exposure to Dust Storm: The Haboob Lung Syndrome

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Ragesh Panikkath; Cynthia Jumper; Zachary Mulkey

PMID: 23331456DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.08.012

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This article describes a condition called "Haboob Lung Syndrome," which occurs after exposure to dust storms. Four cases of healthy people developing severe lung problems, like pneumonia, are reported. Symptoms include cough and difficulty breathing. Some patients needed intensive care, and one died. The exact cause is unclear, but dust may impair lung function or lead to infections. Similar conditions have been seen in other dusty environments worldwide. Awareness and prevention are important for reducing risks associated with these storms since they can still cause serious health issues despite modern medical advances like antibiotics and ventilators.

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