Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009975",
  "term": "Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A non-allergic form of asthma that develops acutely after a single, high-level exposure to an irritant gas, vapor, or fume. This syndrome is characterized by persistent asthma-like symptoms, including cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath, typically within 24 hours of exposure. It is diagnosed based on a history of irritant exposure and objective evidence of airway hyperresponsiveness.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1238 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reactive-airways-dysfunction-syndrome/"
}