JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.42, no.4, pp.417-419, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)
Background: Fire-eater's pneumonia is a chemical pneumonitis that can develop after accidental aspiration of liquid hydrocarbon-based fuel during a flame-blowing or a fire-eating performance. Typical findings of the patient are similar with any infectious pneumonia: chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, fever, and hemoptysis can be seen. Case reports: We report two cases of acute paraffin oil-induced pneumonia due to accidental aspiration during fire-eating performance. Conclusion: The symptoms and course of respiratory manifestations and the treatment strategies of fire-eater's pneumonia are reviewed. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc.