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Intra-Alveolar Hemorrhage of Unusual Etiology

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  • 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)

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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  • Atig Amira & Thabet Maissa & Guiga Ahmed & Ben Yahia Wissal & Ghannouchi Neirouz, 2024. "Intra-Alveolar Hemorrhage of Unusual Etiology," Journal of Innovations in Medical Research, Paradigm Academic Press, vol. 3(1), pages 20-21, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdz:joimer:v:3:y:2024:i:1:p:20-21
    DOI: 10.56397/JIMR/2024.03.03
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