Research Article

The Immediate Pulmonary Disease Pattern following Exposure to High Concentrations of Chlorine Gas

Table 3

Presenting symptoms and physical findings in patients who underwent spirometry.

Variable

Symptoms:
 Sore throat35
 Cough9
 Nose irritation8
 Shortness of breath7
 Choking6
 Chest pain6
 Productive cough5
 Dizziness3
 Headache4
 Eye irritation4
 Nausea/vomiting
2
Physical findings:
 Tachypnea10
 Tachycardia9
 Crackles5
 Wheeze6
 Decreased breath sounds2