Abstract:Background:
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the sudden release of inflammatory mediators into the systemic circulation. Among this condition’s etiologies, corticosteroid-induced anaphylaxis, despite being uncommon, should receive due consideration given the frequency of steroid use in various settings. Any patient that presents with shortness of breath, wheezing, hypotension, urticaria, or other characteristic signs of anaphylaxis following the administration of steroids shou… Show more
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