| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Puducherry, India, focused on the role of steroids in paint thinner-induced chemical pneumonitis. Paint thinners, which contain chemicals such as acetone, toluene, and xylene, can cause poisoning, particularly in children who accidentally ingest them. The study reported the case of a 47-year-old female who intentionally ingested paint thinner and developed chemical pneumonitis. The patient was initially managed symptomatically but eventually received intravenous steroids and antibiotics, leading to symptomatic and radiological resolution. The study's findings suggest that the use of steroids in managing chemical pneumonitis caused by hydrocarbon aspiration is controversial. [Extracted from the article] |
