Nasal application of petrolatum ointment - A silent cause of exogenous lipoid pneumonia: Successfully treated with prednisolone
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2017.07.003
Abstract: We report a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia from chronic, extranasal use of petrolatum ointment (Vicks VapoRub in this case) for nasal decongestion in a young woman, presenting with cough, dyspnea and fever. Exogenous Lipoid… read more here.
Keywords: lipoid pneumonia; petrolatum ointment; case; exogenous lipoid ... See more keywords
Bronchoalveolar Lavages Combined With Glucocorticoids in Management of Acute Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia: 3 Case Reports
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DOI: 10.1155/carm/4165969
Abstract: Exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) is a rare disease with both acute and chronic forms. This paper primarily summarizes the diagnosis and treatment process of bronchoalveolar lavage combined with glucocorticoids treatment of acute ELP caused by… read more here.
Keywords: lipoid pneumonia; exogenous lipoid; combined glucocorticoids; case reports ... See more keywords
Acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia leading to severe ARDS: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-025-03780-0
Abstract: Exogenous lipoid pneumonia, a form of pneumonia caused by the aspiration of lipid substances, is often associated with the use of mineral oil. Historically, cases have predominantly been reported in young children, elderly, or individuals… read more here.
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Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia Induced by the Excessive Use of Menthol-containing Nasal Inhalers and Subsequent Acute Hypersensitivity Pneumonia Triggered by Domestic Environmental Antigens: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.5358-25
Abstract: A 58-year-old Japanese man presented at our hospital with respiratory failure. Computed tomography (CT) revealed scattered fat-attenuated consolidations, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) showed neutrophilia, leading to a diagnosis of exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) caused… read more here.
Keywords: use menthol; exogenous lipoid; pneumonia; menthol containing ... See more keywords
Polyinfection secondary to exogenous lipoid pneumonia caused by aspiration of paraffin oil: a Case Report
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1555471
Abstract: Background Exogenous lipoid pneumonia is a rare condition caused by the aspiration of lipid-containing substances. Its diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific respiratory symptoms and imaging findings. Complications, such as secondary infections, may exacerbate… read more here.
Keywords: exogenous lipoid; caused aspiration; lipoid pneumonia; case ... See more keywords
Exogenous lipoid pneumonia due to medical aspiration of paraffin oil: a case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1596160
Abstract: This case report describes a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) due to medical aspiration of paraffin oil. An 87-year-old male was hospitalized with bedridden, dysphagic dysphagia. Two days after being given nasal paraffin oil,… read more here.
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[Exogenous lipoid pneumonia. Report of three cases].
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DOI: 10.4067/s0034-98872017001101495
Abstract: Lipoid pneumonia is an unusual cause of aspiration pneumonia with diverse radiologic manifestations. One of these are pulmonary nodules in which the main differential diagnosis is pulmonary carcinoma. We report an 85 years old male,… read more here.
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