The present case report describes a 10-year-old boy with clinical history of steroid-dependent asthma who developed severe exacerbation of his respiratory symptoms upon isoniazid administration. Subsequent control of his asthma symptoms was re-established and maintained only after isoniazid withdrawal. This case is the first to emphasize the dangers of isoniazid administration in patients who have asthma.

A case of acute deterioration in asthma symptoms induced by isoniazid prophylaxis

CACCIOLA, Rossella Rosaria
1997-01-01

Abstract

The present case report describes a 10-year-old boy with clinical history of steroid-dependent asthma who developed severe exacerbation of his respiratory symptoms upon isoniazid administration. Subsequent control of his asthma symptoms was re-established and maintained only after isoniazid withdrawal. This case is the first to emphasize the dangers of isoniazid administration in patients who have asthma.
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