The American journal of emergency medicine
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To investigate the impact of short-term exposure to air pollutants and meteorological variation on ED visits for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). ⋯ Increased concentrations of air pollutants and abrupt change in atmospheric pressure were significantly associated with increased IRR of PSP.
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Fatal complications from illegal cosmetic injection of nonmedical-grade liquid silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) by unlicensed providers are becoming more common. Silicone embolization syndrome (SES) can rapidly progress to pneumonitis and diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. ⋯ We present the case of a patient presenting with abdominal pain and shortness of breath who quickly developed respiratory failure. The patient recently had received bilateral gluteal silicone injections from an unlicensed provider.