Pulmonary eosinophilia associated with carbamazepine.
An 8 year old girl treated with carbamazepine developed eczema, wheeze, and evidence of pulmonary eosinophilia. Single dose challenge confirmed allergy to this drug. This reaction should be considered in patients being treated with carbamazepine who develop respiratory symptoms.
D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011657:Pulmonary Eosinophilia / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology
D002220:Carbamazepine