Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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XXIX.c

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

Nagy SM, Teuber SS, Loscutoff SM, Murphy PJ

Clustered Outbreak of Adverse Reactions to a Salsa Containing High Levels of Sulfites.

Journal of food protection 1995 Jan;58;95-97 — 1995 Jan — 95-97