Some patients with peanut allergy are still being prescribed Atrovent or Combivent inhalers

March 2003

Some patients with peanut allergy are still being prescribed Atrovent or Combivent inhalers...and having serious allergic reactions.

This is extremely important. Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies. About 3 million people are allergic to peanuts and other nuts.

But many health professionals don't realize Atrovent and Combivent are contraindicated in patients with peanut allergy.

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