Abstract
Background: Paracetamol is a widely used analgesic to which hypersensitivity reactions are rare. Reactions to paracetamol May be due to the pharmacological effects of cyclooxygenase-1 inhibition or, more rarely, due to a selective allergy against paracetamol.
Objective: This article aims to review the current literature in the context of two cases seen in the authors' allergy practice.
Discussion: Paracetamol allergy is uncommon and, as a result, May be overlooked as a cause for immediate hypersensitivity, which can lead to a significant delay in diagnosis. Currently, specialist referral for a supervised oral challenge is required for formal diagnosis.
Objective: This article aims to review the current literature in the context of two cases seen in the authors' allergy practice.
Discussion: Paracetamol allergy is uncommon and, as a result, May be overlooked as a cause for immediate hypersensitivity, which can lead to a significant delay in diagnosis. Currently, specialist referral for a supervised oral challenge is required for formal diagnosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 216-219 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Australian Journal of General Practice |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Apr 2019 |