Question

A 20-year-old with known peanut allergy presents with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze). According to NICE, what is the immediate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline (epinephrine)

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

Answer

IV antihistamine

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

Oral prednisolone

Practice question

A 20-year-old with known peanut allergy presents with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze). According to NICE, what is the immediate first-line treatment?