COVID or Not COVID? A Great Mimicker Behind the Smoke Screen
Copyright © 2021, Ayoub et al..
Vaping is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to cigarettes. However, vaping does not come without risks; electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) and vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI) is one of the most severe consequences. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and bacterial pneumonia cases often present with almost identical features. We present a case of a young man who presented with pneumonia that was initially thought to be related to COVID-19 infection but later diagnosed as EVALI. Clinicians should have a high suspicion of EVALI in patients who present with hypoxemia and negative infectious workup, particularly during the COVID-19 era. Administration of corticosteroids has shown remarkable efficacy in improving hypoxemia; however, many patients may have chronic lung injury and may require oxygen long-term. Cases of EVALI should continue to be reported and followed up long term for monitoring disease outcomes.
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2021 |
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2021 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13 |
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Cureus - 13(2021), 11 vom: 22. Nov., Seite e19480 |
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Englisch |
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Ayoub, Malek [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Revised 17.12.2021 published: Electronic-eCollection Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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10.7759/cureus.19480 |
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