ACUTE ASTHMA, SALBUTAMOL AND HYPERGLYCEMIA

Authors
DAWSON KP PENNA AC MANGLICK P
Citation
Kp. Dawson et al., ACUTE ASTHMA, SALBUTAMOL AND HYPERGLYCEMIA, Acta paediatrica, 84(3), 1995, pp. 305-307
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
Acta paediatrica → ACNP
ISSN journal
08035253
Volume
84
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
305 - 307
Database
ISI
SICI code
0803-5253(1995)84:3<305:AASAH>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The effects of frequent high-dose nebulized salbutamol on plasma gluco se concentrations were studied in 12 children (mean age 60 months) wit h acute severe asthma. There was a significant difference between mean initial glucose levels and peak levels. We conclude that hyperglycaem ia can be produced in children as a result of nebulized salbutamol.