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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Hydrocarbons (petrochemicals: petroleum, petrolatum, paraffin, vaseline, naphta, jet fuel (kerosene), Diesel, gasoil), ointments, salad oil, variegated oils, butter). Aspirated

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IV.k Bronchiectasis

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When used orally in toddlers, oils may cause bronchiectasis later in life (PMID 7672066)

Last update : 25/02/2019
 
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Kerdane
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Paraffin-Vaseline-Oil-Lipids (Mineral or other) p.o./inhaled/aspirated
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Publications

Nasal or oral oil application on infants: a possible risk factor for adult bronchiectasis.
European journal of epidemiology 1995 Apr;11;141-4 1995 Apr
Kerosene pneumonitis treated with adrenal steroids.
Annals of internal medicine 1961 Mar;54;559-66 1961 Mar

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