Allergic Pulmonary Complications During Treatment with Nitrofurantoin

摘要: One case of allergic pulmonary reaction caused by nitrofurantoin is described, previously reported cases are reviewed. Onset characterized high fever, dyspnoea, severe cough, chest pain and acute distress, simulating disease such as pneumonia, oedema, infarction, emboli or influenza. X-ray often shows infiltration pleural effusion. There leucocytosis eosinophilia. Renewed exposition to the drug gives more dramatic symptoms at a shorter interval smaller dose. Since chronic urinary infection in old people treated with common cardio-pulmonary belong this age group, differential diagnosis should be borne mind.