Question

A 30-year-old woman with a history of severe peanut allergy develops generalized urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension after accidental exposure. What is the most important first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline into the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous antihistamines

Answer

Intravenous corticosteroids

Answer

High-flow oxygen only

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman with a history of severe peanut allergy develops generalized urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension after accidental exposure. What is the most important first-line treatment?