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Lipoid Pneumonia

A rare inflammatory condition associated with the inhalation of petroleum-based products, such as those containing menthol and camphor.

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What are the documented risks of using topical menthol/camphor products near the ear or nose?

are designed for external skin use and are repeatedly warned against being applied inside the nose, ears, or eyes because they can irritate and, in some circumstances, cause more serious local or syst...