Acute asthma, salbutamol and hyperglycaemia.
The effects of frequent high-dose nebulized salbutamol on plasma glucose concentrations were studied in 12 children (mean age 60 months) with acute severe asthma. There was a significant difference between mean initial glucose levels and peak levels. We conclude that hyperglycaemia can be produced in children as a result of nebulized salbutamol.
Dawson
K P
KP
University Department of Paediatrics, Westmead Hospital, NSW, Australia.
Penna
A C
AC
Manglick
P
P
D000208:Acute Disease; D000367:Age Factors; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D005470:Fluorometry; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D013997:Time Factors
D001786:Blood Glucose; D000420:Albuterol