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ANESTHETIC PHARMACOLOGY

Propofol-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Two Case Reports

Surgical Center, The Institute of Medical Science, and *Department of AnesthesiologyThe University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Address correspondence and reprint requests to Tomoki Nishiyama, MD, Ph.D.; 3-2-6-603, Kawaguchi, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama, 332-0015, Japan. Address e-mail to nishiyam{at}ims.u-tokyo.ac.jp

IMPLICATIONS: Bronchoconstriction was induced by anesthetic induction with propofol in two patients with allergic diseases. One had severe bronchospasm improved by epinephrine. Propofol should be used with caution in patients with allergic disease.

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