Patients with exogenous lipoid pneumonia have a positive history of oil contaminating prescription, E-cigarette smoking, vaping, using oily laxative, or other oil related history. in some cases high susceptibility to aspiration must be considered. Common symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include: Chest pain, cough, fever, sweating, and shaking chills.

The most common symptoms of lipoid pneumonia include chest pain, cough, fever, and sweating.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Patients with lipoid pneumonia may have a positive history of:

• Vaping or E-cigarette smoking
• Occupational exposure (fire eaters)
• Oil based prescriptions
• Altered level of consciousness

Common symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include:

• Chest pain
• Cough
• Fever
• Sweating
• Shaking chills

Less common symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include:

• Altered level of consciousness
• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dyspnea

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