Anaphylaxis Presenting as Uvulitis

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Ocala Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

9-9-2021

Keywords

airway emergency, allergy and anaphylaxis, anaphylaxis, emergency medicine, uvulitis

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Immune System Diseases | Respiratory Tract Diseases

Abstract

The authors present a case of a young man who woke up with uvular swelling resulting in a severely narrowed airway. He had ingested peanut butter the prior night but was unaware of any allergies. He was treated with epinephrine, diphenhydramine, and methylprednisolone which resulted in resolution of the airway compromise. The authors discuss the mechanism of anaphylaxis and the emergency management of this life-threatening condition.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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