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Drank table spoon of olive oil for constipation felt as if it went in lungs chest feels discomfort is olive oil bad in lungs becase of its slipperynes?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Can cause pneumonia: Aspiration of olive oil can cause Lipoid Pneumonia, which is an inflammatory reaction in the lung. If you don't develop a cough, shortness of breath or chest pain no treatment is needed. For symptomatic patients treatment is usually supportive. Chest x-rays will show findings of pneumonitis which may resolve over time. If you develop symptoms see your physician who will order a chest x-ray.

Answered 10/6/2016

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