Case report: Severe asthma exacerbation with steroid-induced anaphylaxis in a 30-year-old female

A 30-year-old Saudi female with well-controlled bronchial asthma presented to the emergency department with an acute exacerbation. Following administration of intravenous methylprednisolone, she experienced a severe anaphylactic reaction, necessitating intensive care management. This case highlights the rare but potentially life-threatening complication of steroid-induced anaphylaxis in asthma treatment and emphasizes the importance of prompt recognition and management.

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Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102197
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Asthma and respiratory diseases
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Case report: Severe asthma exacerbation with steroid-induced anaphylaxis in a 30-year-old female

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Case report: Severe asthma exacerbation with steroid-induced anaphylaxis in a 30-year-old female

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Abstract

A 30-year-old Saudi female with well-controlled bronchial asthma presented to the emergency department with an acute exacerbation. Following administration of intravenous methylprednisolone, she experienced a severe anaphylactic reaction, necessitating intensive care management. This case highlights the rare but potentially life-threatening complication of steroid-induced anaphylaxis in asthma treatment and emphasizes the importance of prompt recognition and management.

Respiratory Medicine Case ReportsVol. 55
Security Forces Hospital (SA), Dammam Central Hospital (SA), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
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Asthma and respiratory diseases
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