Azeem Khan, Emad Uddin Siddiqui, Shakeel Ahmed.
Glucocorticoids induced allergic reaction.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;63(12):1547-8.

Glucocorticoids can cause allergic reaction in rare cases. A ten year old boy, known asthmatic, was treated with intramuscular injection of glucocorticoids, followed by nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. His lips turned pale along with palpitation and light headache. His right eye lid and lower lip were swollen. Heart rate was 177/min, and BP was 66/46 mmHg,. Patient spontaneously improved and symptoms resolved. IV fluids bolus, anti-histamines or epinephrine were not required. The case was seen in September 2012.

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