Chemical liquid inhalation

Chemical liquids that are clinically inhaled mainly include kerosene, gasoline, diesel, mineral oil, animal oil, vegetable oil, furniture polish, and other petroleum solvents. The clinical characteristics of aspiration of various chemical fluids vary depending on whether their chemical properties are stable, the amount and frequency of inhalation, and whether other substances are inhaled at the same time. Most lack specific treatments.

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