Bronchospasm induced by propofol in a patient with sick house syndrome.

Hattori, Jun-ichi; Fujimura, Naoyuki; Kanaya, Noriaki; Okazaki, Kayoko; Namiki, Akiyoshi · Anesth Analg · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Propofol is often used in patients with asthma, but it can induce bronchospasm. We report a patient with sick house syndrome (nonspecific complaints of mucosal irritation, headache, nausea, and chest symptoms) who suffered bronchospasm. This case suggests that propofol is not always a safe anesthetic for patients with asthma, especially drug-induced asthma.

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