Nitrogen dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide is a toxic gaseous compound. It can originate from cars and also as a by-product of many industrial processes.
Inhalation may result in:
- bronchospasm
- laryngospasm
- pulmonary oedema
- chronic interstitial lung disease; this is generally of late-onset
Treatment of inhalation is largely supportive.
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