Anaphylactic reaction following administration of nose drops containing benzalkonium chloride

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We describe a case of anaphylactic reaction in a 46-year-old female post application of decongestant nose drops containing benzalkonium chloride (BAC). With some latency, the patient complained of cough, dyspnea, sensation of heat, croakiness and pruritus. Since...

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Main Authors: Mezger Elke, Wendler Olaf, Mayr Susanne, Bozzato Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/8/1/29