Document Type
Report
Department
Emergency Medicine
Abstract
Glucocorticoids can cause allergic reaction in rare cases. A ten year old boy, known asthmatic, was treated with intramuscular injection of glucocorticoids, followed by nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. His lips turned pale along with palpitation and light headache. His right eye lid and lower lip were swollen. Heart rate was 177/min, and BP was 66/46 mmHg,. Patient spontaneously improved and symptoms resolved. IV fluids bolus, antihistamines or epinephrine were not required. The case was seen in September 2012.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Siddiqui, E. U.,
Ahmed, S.
(2013). Glucocorticoids induced allergic reaction. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 63(12), 1547-1548.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_emerg_med/225
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