[A case of pneumonitis induced by Bofu-tsusho-san]

Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2002 Dec;40(12):955-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We encountered a patient in whom Bofu-tsusho-san (Chinese herbal drug) had induced pneumonitis. A 65-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of cough, fever, and dyspnea about one month after treatment with Bofu-tsusho-san. BALF showed an increase in the total cell number and the percentage of lymphocytes. TBLB revealed interstitial pneumonia. The patient recovered after discontinuation of Bofu-tsusho-san alone. We diagnosed Bofu-tsusho-san-induced pneumonitis. Clinicians should be aware of drug-induced pneumonitis in patients receiving herbal drugs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / chemically induced*
  • Male

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • bofu-tsusho-san