Question

A 17-year-old is rushed in with severe breathlessness and swollen lips immediately after ingesting peanuts. He is hypotensive, with widespread urticaria. What is the immediate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline (epinephrine)

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

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IV chlorpheniramine

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Oral antihistamine

Practice question

A 17-year-old is rushed in with severe breathlessness and swollen lips immediately after ingesting peanuts. He is hypotensive, with widespread urticaria. What is the immediate first-line treatment?