A Child Case Report; Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Edema Induced by Kerosene Ingestion, Resulting in Dyspnea.

A 16 month-boy was brought to emergency room of our hospital exhibiting breathing difficulty induced by kerosene ingestion. He was treated using a respirator with oral inubation. Four days later, extubation was performed because there was no sign of pneumonia, but dyspnea occurred and reintubation was performed. Laryngoscopy revealed marked edema of the pharynx and larynx. The edema was reduced 15 days later and disappeared without any scar formation at 25 days after hospitalization. The appearance of pharyngeal and laryngeal edema induced by kerosene ingestion are discussed in this paper.