Aggarwal, A NRamanathan, R MJindal, S K1998-10-262009-05-271998-10-262009-05-271998-10-26Aggarwal AN, Ramanathan RM, Jindal SK. Acute respiratory distress syndrome following nitrogen dioxide exposure. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences. 1998 Oct-Dec; 40(4): 275-9http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/29569A young laborer was accidentally exposed to toxic nitrogen dioxide fumes following an accidental explosion at work place. He developed acute respiratory distress within few hours of exposure and manifested with severe hypoxemia and permeability edema. Assistance with mechanical ventilation and corticosteroid therapy could be instituted only after 24 hours of exposure. He had shown remarkable recovery and could be weaned off after seven days. At three weeks after discharge, his lung function tests were normal.engAdultAnti-Inflammatory Agents --therapeutic useHumansMaleNitrogen Dioxide --poisoningPositive-Pressure RespirationRespiration, Artificial --methodsRespiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult --chemically inducedRespiratory Function TestsSteroidsTreatment OutcomeVentilator Weaning --methodsCase Reports