Ocular hazards of nebulized bronchodilators.
Three cases of pupillary dilatation associated with the development of acute glaucoma, precipitated by the use of nebulized bronchodilators are described. We suggest measures to reduce the risk of this complication.
Mulpeter
K M
KM
Mercer's Institute for Research on Ageing, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Walsh
J B
JB
O'Connor
M
M
O'Connell
F
F
Burke
C
C
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006261:Headache / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D009241:Ipratropium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D011680:Pupil / Q000187:drug effects
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D009241:Ipratropium; D000420:Albuterol