Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
167 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Risk With Kerosene Consumption In Children

Hi, can I answer your health question? Please type your question here...pls what is d effect of kerosine on infant.....my daughter accidentally drank kerosine yestday, I gave her palm oil to drink then later gave her milk nd she s having difficult in breathing since last night till this morning nd her breaths smells kerosine. She s now having high body temperature. Please what can I use for her?
posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014
Twitter Sat, 2 Aug 2014 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 4 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hello,

Your daughter drank kerosene and is now having fever and breathing trouble. Kerosene can get aspirated into the lungs and cause pneumonia. This requires urgent treatment . Please take her to a paediatrician immediately.

Wishing you good luck.

Regards,

Preeti
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Risk With Kerosene Consumption In Children

Hello, Your daughter drank kerosene and is now having fever and breathing trouble. Kerosene can get aspirated into the lungs and cause pneumonia. This requires urgent treatment . Please take her to a paediatrician immediately. Wishing you good luck. Regards, Preeti