Trouble Breathing and Vomiting. Is it a Panic Attack, or is it…Anaphylaxis?
18-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) with concern for facial flushing, difficulty breathing, and vomiting. She was at a party with some of her friends when she developed flushing and difficulty breathing after eating a cookie. Friends thought she may be having a panic attack, so took her outside where she had several episodes of emesis. Symptoms did not improve, so she was brought to the ED for evaluation.
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