Bronchospasm induced by metabisulphite-containing foods and drugs
Baker, G.J.; Collett, P.; Allen, D.H.
Medical Journal of Australia 2(11): 614-617
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-729X PMID: 7334982 Document Number: 172514
Two typical cases of sulfite-provoked, life-threatening asthma were described. Patients with acute asthma who require parenteral administration of corticosteroids should be treated with preparations which do not contain sulfites. The use of metabisulfites as preservatives and antioxidants may need re-evaluating.