Abstract
We report a paradoxical episode of near-fatal bronchoconstriction which occurred in an adult bronchiectatic subject, with chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa airways colonization, immediately after his first inhalation of a gentamicin solution. This adverse reaction may be due to the gentamicin itself, the physical properties of the solution, or preservatives in the (commercially available) gentamicin solution.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Inhalation
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Aerosols
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Bronchiectasis / complications
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Gentamicins / administration & dosage
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Gentamicins / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Male
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Pseudomonas Infections / complications
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Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy
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Respiratory Insufficiency / chemically induced*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / complications
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Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy
Substances
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Aerosols
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Gentamicins