The Annals of pharmacotherapy
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Case Reports
Paradoxical bronchoconstriction with albuterol administered by metered-dose inhaler and nebulizer solution.
To report a case of a patient who experienced bronchoconstriction following both a single dose of albuterol via metered-dose inhaler and a subsequent rechallenge with nebulized albuterol and review previously published case reports of albuterol-induced paradoxical bronchoconstriction. ⋯ beta(2)-Agonists are generally well-tolerated medications. However, clinicians should remain vigilant in their monitoring of adverse effects so they will be able to provide immediate care and minimize the chance of an unfavorable outcome.