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lipoid pneumonia |
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lipoid pneumonia see lipid pneumonia. lipoid pneumonia Golden pneumonia A pneumonitis caused by exogenous oils that percolate into the lung after intranasal instillation of mineral oil, oral ingestion of cod liver, castor or other oils, or due to a congenital defect in
oropharyngeal diaphragm–eg, cleft palate or intense gag reflex. See Mineral oil. Cf Aspiration pneumonia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A variety of respiratory illnesses have been reported to be associated with occupational inhalation of metalworking fluids, including bronchitis, asthma, and lipoid pneumonia (Cullen et al. While the condition is rare, it can lead to lipoid pneumonia and breathing complications. |
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