View source for Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS)

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== Additional Info ==
*Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) is described as the development of respiratory symptoms in the minutes or hours after a single accidental inhalation of a high concentration of irritant gas, aerosol, vapor, or smoke; these initial symptoms are followed by asthma-like symptoms and airway hyperresponsiveness that persist for a prolonged period. RADS can occur after exposure to a variety of chemicals generated as gas or aerosol, or exposure to high levels of particulates

== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition ==
*[[Laryngeal (larynx, vocal cord), edema]]
*[[Laryngeal (larynx, vocal cord), spasm]]
*[[Trachea or larynx, stenosis or tracheomalacia]]
*[[Disorder of upper respiratory tract, infectious or noninfectious NOS]]

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