Introduction Delirium tremens (DT) is a serious condition occurring in
alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Alcohol consumption may also cause additional
health problems, such as respiratory infections or neuropsychiatric conditions
such as central pontine myelinolysis. In this clinical scenario, managing DT can
be expected to be more compelling and complex. Alcohol decreases coughing and
mucociliary clearance and disrupts the immunity of the respiratory system.
Case Here we report on a middle-aged man with alcohol use disorder who had
developed DT due to alcohol withdrawal and comorbid pneumonia.
Discussion and Conclusion In this paper, DT, the relation between
respiratory infections and alcohol intake, and the correlation of alcohol
consumption and central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) are discussed. Also, the
literature on alcohol consumption and the additional respiratory and neurologic
problems resulting from it are presented.
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