Anthracosis of the lungs is black discoloration of bronchial mucosa that can occlude
bronchial lumen and is associated with bronchial anthracofibrosis (BAF). This disease …

The presence of airway hyperpigmentation in association with occupational exposure was
first described in literature in the 1940s. Many articles have been reported the presence of …

Objective: To check whether patients with airway burn and/or inhalation injury should be
prophylactically intubated. Methods: A non-systematic review of the literature in PubMed …

Background Strategies to predict delayed airway obstruction in patients with inhalation injury
have not been extensively studied. This study aimed to develop a novel scale, predicting the …

Laryngeal inhalation injury carries a significant increase in mortality rate and often indicates
immediate airway evaluation. This may be difficult in the setting of clinical deterioration …

Results: The most affected areas by anthracosis were the right and the left upper lobes. The
BAL smear and its culture were positive in 12 (20%) and 10 patients (17%), respectively …

A 34-year-old man presented with scanty hemoptysis, orange-colored expectoration, and
mild dyspnea. He was in an enclosed building taking part in a military training exercise …

Introduction: Difficulties in managing the airway are still a major cause of morbidity, mortality,
and anesthesia and critical care related claims. Objectives: Review the current trends and …