title: Paracetamol anaphylaxis.
abstract: We describe four cases of anaphylaxis to paracetamol without co-existing aspirin intolerance and review the Australian experience in paracetamol anaphylaxis. Paracetamol sensitivity may differ in the mechanism from sensitivity to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as previously believed.
authors.affiliation: Allergy and Respiratory Immunology Unit, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Plomley
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Czarny
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced; D003429:Cross Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced; D011537:Pruritus / Q000139:chemically induced; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D000082:Acetaminophen; D001241:Aspirin