LIPOID PNEUMONIA AFTER THE ACCIDENTAL ASPIRATION OF PETROLEUM AND PARAFFIN IN A »FLAME-BLOWING« ACT
Abstract
Background. Fire-eaters use liquid hydrocarbons for the performance of the flame-blowing and flame swallowing show. Aspiration of hydrocarbon mixture may cause severe lipoid pneumonia. We present two patients who developed severe lipoid pneumonia after an accidental aspiration of petroleum and paraffin during a flame–blowing act.
Conclusions. Prolonged treatment with antibiotics and systemic corticosteroids was successful. Radiological resolution occurred three months after the accident
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