What gas is responsible for silo filler’s disease?
Nitrogen dioxide. As a low water solubility gas, nitrogen dioxide typically causes pulmonary edema and acute respiratory distress syndrome without significant upper airway symptoms.
Lowry T. Silo-filler’s disease; a syndrome caused by nitrogen dioxide. JAMA 1956;162(3):153-160. doi:10.1001/jama.1956.02970200001001
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