Question

A 28-year-old man with known peanut allergy develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, hoarseness, and wheeze within minutes of eating a dessert. Blood pressure is 85/50 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM Adrenaline into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV Diphenhydramine

Answer

Nebulised Salbutamol only

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IV Hydrocortisone only

Answer

Oral Prednisone and observation

Practice question

A 28-year-old man with known peanut allergy develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, hoarseness, and wheeze within minutes of eating a dessert. Blood pressure is 85/50 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?