Abstract
The excessive and frequent use of NSAIDs in the present times has resulted in an increase of NSAID induced drug hypersensitivity reactions. The patients commonly present with urticaria or angioedema like reactions. Complications like airway obstruction may require timely intervention for better patient outcomes. Anti-histaminics are the mainstay of treatment for mild cases of acute urticaria or angioedema. We describe a rare presentation of ibuprofen induced localised unilateral eyelid angioedema.
Keywords: Angioedema; Cyclooxygenase-1; Hypersensitivity; Ibuprofen; Urticaria.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Ritu Rani
Dermatologist, Civil Hospital Kangra, H.P., India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i6.05
