Question

A 22-year-old man develops severe urticaria after eating peanuts. He has wheezing and facial swelling. He is hypotensive with a systolic BP of 80 mmHg. What is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline (epinephrine)

Answer

IV antihistamines

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Subcutaneous adrenaline

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Oral corticosteroids

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Nebulised salbutamol

Practice question

A 22-year-old man develops severe urticaria after eating peanuts. He has wheezing and facial swelling. He is hypotensive with a systolic BP of 80 mmHg. What is the first-line treatment?