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

Spigset O, Oström M, Eriksson A

Death resulting from asthma associated with sertraline "overdose".

The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology 2001 Dec;22;419-20 — 2001 Dec — 419-20