Exogenous lipid pneumonia related to long-term use of Vicks VapoRub® by an adult patient: a case report

BACKGROUND: Use of petroleum-based over the counter remedies such as Vicks VapoRub to alleviate symptoms of rhinitis is common and can be effective, but carries under-appreciated risks of adverse side effects. In this case report we highlight Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia (ELP), an uncommon condition t...

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Autores principales: Cherrez Ojeda, I., Calderon, J. C., Guevara, J., Cabrera, D., Calero, E., Cherrez, A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4992226/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27547123
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12901-016-0032-6

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4992226/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27547123
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12901-016-0032-6

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