Abstract

Case Report

Ipratropium induced bronchoconstriction in a young Asthmatic: A case report

H Aleshaa*, J Collindridge and RK Singh

Published: 23 February, 2021 | Volume 5 - Issue 1 | Pages: 007-008

Acute severe Asthma is a common paediatric emergency managed according to the BTS and SIGN guidelines. They recommend that if initial β2 agonist treatment bears no response, frequent Ipratropium Bromide doses can be given every 20-30 minutes [1]. We present a case of paradoxical bronchospasm to Ipratropium, an observed but rare side effect.

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