Two Cases of Chemical Pneumonitis Induced by Hydrocarbon Aspiration.
10.4046/trd.2009.67.2.148
- Author:
Dong Hyo NOH
1
;
Hak Ryul KIM
;
Kyung Hwa CHO
;
Dong KIM
;
Seong Nam SHIN
;
Jeong Hyun SHIN
;
Jung Sub SONG
;
Ki Eun HWANG
;
So Young KIM
;
Hwi Jung KIM
;
Sei Hoon YANG
;
Eun Taik JEONG
Author Information
1. Division of Pulmonary, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. kshryj@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hydrocarbon aspiration;
Kerosene;
Chemical pneumonitis
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Adult;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Humans;
Kerosene;
Korea;
Petroleum;
Pneumonia;
Viscosity;
Volatilization
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2009;67(2):148-153
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Chemical pneumonitis induced by hydrocarbon aspiration is rare in Korea. Kerosene is a petroleum distillate with low viscosity and high volatility. We report two adult cases of chemical pneumonitis caused by the accidental aspiration of kerosene. They were treated successfully with antibiotics and systemic corticosteroids, and recovered without complications.
