# Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect at MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
> OSHA SIR `2019022138` · 2/26/2019 · WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
## Cause
- **Event:** Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
- **Source:** Adhesives, glues, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
- **Location:** 3800 RESERVOIR ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20007
- **NAICS:** 621112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered asthma exacerbation as a result of exposure to electroencephalography glue.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*