Question

A 35-year-old man presents with acute shortness of breath, urticaria, facial swelling and hypotension after eating peanuts. According to anaphylaxis management principles, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline into the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous antihistamines

Answer

Oral corticosteroids only

Answer

Inhaled salbutamol only

Answer

Observation without medication for 1 hour

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with acute shortness of breath, urticaria, facial swelling and hypotension after eating peanuts. According to anaphylaxis management principles, what is the first-line treatment?