Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Severe or catastrophic bronchospasm or asthma attack (can be fatal)

(Fr: bronchospasme sévère ou catastrophique). Can be fatal within minutes. Definitive avoidance of the causal drug is imperative. May occur in the context of anaphylaxis. Patients with preexisting asthma, underlying atopy or those who receive B-blockers are at risk.

Publications

Taniguchi M, Kino H, Mori M, Nakahama M

[A case of fatal asthma induced by timolol eye-drop].

Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai zasshi 1990 Jan;28;156-9 — 1990 Jan — 156-9

Odeh M, Oliven A, Bassan H

Timolol eyedrop-induced fatal bronchospasm in an asthmatic patient.

The Journal of family practice 1991 Jan;32;97-8 — 1991 Jan — 97-8