Presentation
It can mimic other diseases because of its nonspecific clinical presentation and radiographic signs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Fever
RESULTS: The most common symptoms were cough (n = 13), mild fever (n = 11), and progressive dyspnea (n = 9). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
He returned to the emergency department the next day with midsternal pleuritic pain and fever (38.1°C). There were no other changes on physical examination and an electrocardiogram was normal. [doi.org]
[…] doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever [drugs.com]
- Weakness
Panel discussion 13.00 Lunch 14.30 Transport and storage without mineral oil Thomas Simat, Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), Germany 15.00 Questions and answers 15.10 Evaluation strategies for functional barriers Different approaches Strengths and weaknesses [akademie-fresenius.com]
Let's zoom out a little and take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of each fluid. Advantages and Disadvantages So here it is. This is where I'm going to give you an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each brake fluid as I see them. [epicbleedsolutions.com]
Respiratoric
- Aspiration
A radiological feeding assessment showed no evidence of aspiration, and a sweat chloride test was normal. [doi.org]
We hypothesize that aspiration of contaminated oil may have resulted in systemic listeriosis. General anesthesia may have increased the risk of aspiration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Cough
He was fed by mouth and had occasional episodes of coughing and choking during feeding. He was asymptomatic at presentation and physical examination was unremarkable. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The low viscosity of mineral oils can suppress the cough reflex, increasing the possibility of aspiration [ 3 ]. [doi.org]
- Tachypnea
The case of a three and a half-year-old girl with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, who was admitted to hospital for investigation of increasing tachypnea and respiratory distress over a two-month period, is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Chronic exposure: Chronic exposures to mineral oil mists may result in skin irritation or dermatitis, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, or tachypnea. [web.archive.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Constipation
The use of mineral oil in the treatment of constipation has been well accepted because of its efficacy and infrequent side effects. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Mineral oil is a common preparation that is used in the treatment of constipation in childhood. [doi.org]
The older you get, the more you’re at risk for constipation. Women tend to be more likely than men to develop constipation. This is at least partly because constipation commonly occurs during pregnancy. [healthline.com]
If your physician has recommended this type of laxative for management of constipation, follow his or her recommendations for its use. If you are treating yourself for constipation, follow the directions on the package insert. [nationalmssociety.org]
- Vomiting
Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting A sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks Already used a [fleetlabs.com]
However, they had some vomiting and were less compliant (P < 0.01) when compared to mineral oil patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Lipid pneumonitis with aspiration Warnings Contraindications Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen Fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction or perforation, colostomy, ileostomy, ulcerative colitis [reference.medscape.com]
- Nausea
Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting A sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks Already used a [fleetlabs.com]
Vomiting Lipid pneumonitis with aspiration Warnings Contraindications Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen Fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction or perforation, colostomy, ileostomy, ulcerative [reference.medscape.com]
Precautions Do not take any type of laxative if you have signs of appendicitis or inflamed bowel (e.g., stomach or lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, soreness, nausea, or vomiting). Check with your physician as soon as possible. [nationalmssociety.org]
- Abdominal Pain
Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting A sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks Already used a [fleetlabs.com]
Precautions Do not take any type of laxative if you have signs of appendicitis or inflamed bowel (e.g., stomach or lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, soreness, nausea, or vomiting). Check with your physician as soon as possible. [nationalmssociety.org]
They need to know if you have any of these conditions: abdominal pain blood in your stool (black or tarry stools) or if you have blood in your vomit stomach or intestinal problems an unusual or allergic reaction to mineral oil, other medicines, foods, [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Skin
- Flushing
Tanks, piping, stern tube and the seal boxes have to be cleaned/flushed thoroughly to prevent future problems. For exact flushing instructions of the stern tube, please refer to its manufacturer. [lagersmit.com]
Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area. [drugs.com]
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. [webmd.com]
Treatment
Patients in all three treatment groups experienced a significant improvement from baseline in total scores and Schirmer-Jones test values after treatment. Subjective assessment was better with carbomer-based treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Mineral oil is a common preparation that is used in the treatment of constipation in childhood. [doi.org]
Epidemiology
This is the first nosocomial outbreak of listeriosis in which a common source suggested epidemiologically was microbiologically confirmed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Complete surgical excision remains the treatment of choice to prevent recurrence. Increased public awareness is needed for the prevention of this physically and psychologically debilitating problem. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The dura mater overlying both regions of exposed central nervous tissue was cut and warm mineral oil applied to prevent drying. Each reaction was overlaid with 25 ml of mineral oil to prevent evaporation. [dictionary.cambridge.org]
Features Rust preventatives and corrosion inhibitors are lubricants, greases, oils, or fluid additives that form a protective film or barrier to prevent the formation of rust or corrosion. [globalspec.com]