Acute lung injury and respiratory failure following ammonia gas inhalation: A case report

Acute lung injury due to irritant gases is usually associated with tissue damage extending from the airways to the lung parenchyma and alveoli, causing respiratory failure that may necessitate assisted ventilation. We describe here a case of ammonia gas inhalation leading to acute lung injury and respiratory failure, diagnosed based on a correlation of history, clinical features, imaging and lab parameters and managed with non-invasive pressure support and supplemental oxygen.