2023
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1224
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Life‐threatening bronchospasm induced by an angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor in a chronically ventilated patient: Diagnostic pitfalls and literature review

Esther‐Lee Marcus,
Amir Hush,
Hisham Atrash
et al.

Abstract: Cough‐ and asthma‐like symptoms are common adverse reactions to angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi). However, attributing these symptoms to the use of ACEi might be masked by clinical confounders. We report a 68‐year‐old female residing in a long‐term acute‐care facility for patients requiring prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation treated for years with ACEi. Daily reversible bouts of life‐threatening severe bronchospasm gradually developed over 6 weeks and abruptly resolved following the cessa… Show more

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