Some patients with peanut allergy are still being prescribed Atrovent or Combivent inhalers
March 2003
Some patients with peanut allergy are still being prescribed Atrovent or Combivent inhalers...and having serious allergic reactions.
This is extremely important. Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies.
But many health professionals don't realize Atrovent and Combivent are contraindicated in patients with peanut allergy.
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