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World J Respirol. Jun 17, 2025; 14(1): 109353
Published online Jun 17, 2025. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v14.i1.109353
Published online Jun 17, 2025. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v14.i1.109353
Exogenous lipoid pneumonia associated with nasal decongestants use: A narrative review of an under recognized clinical entity
Abdul Basit, Tehreem Kiran, Muneeb Saifullah, Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
Fnu Shaista, Department of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro 76090, Sindh, Pakistan
Abdul M Basil, Department of Medicine, Spinghar Medical University, Kabul 1001, Kābul, Afghanistan
Author contributions: Basit A conceived the manuscript; Basit A, Kiran T, Shaista F, Saifullah M, Basil AM wrote and reviewed the manuscript; and all authors thoroughly reviewed and endorsed the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Abdul M Basil, MD, Department of Medicine, Spinghar Medical University, 4th Alley, Char Rahe Qambar Kabul, Kabul 1001, Kābul, Afghanistan.
Received: May 8, 2025
Revised: May 14, 2025
Accepted: May 28, 2025
Published online: June 17, 2025
Processing time: 40 Days and 10.6 Hours
Revised: May 14, 2025
Accepted: May 28, 2025
Published online: June 17, 2025
Processing time: 40 Days and 10.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Exogenous lipoid pneumonia from nasal decongestants is a preventable but often missed diagnosis. Early recognition through detailed history and imaging is crucial to avoid serious lung complications.