Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report
Authors:
Maan Abdullah Albehair,
Mohammed Aljumaan,
Samer Kuleib
Background: The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is increasing worldwide. Allergic reactions have been reported from the metal used, and a few cases have been reported of angioedema of the lip, but none were related to the e-cigarette liquid. Case Presentation: We report a case of allergic reaction with angioedema from e-cigarette liquid, most likely histamine-mediated angioedema, in a healthy 24-year-old Saudi man, who did not have a history of any allergy or atopy. The subject presented complaining of left lower lip swelling 1 hour after smoking an e-cigarette and spilling liquid into the mouth. The case reported no shortness of breath, skin rash, or tongue swelling. On examination, vital signs were normal. The patient had left lower lip swelling and gingival erythema. The patient reported having experienced a similar episode in the past with a different type of e-cigarette liquid on the right lower lip, but it was less severe. The patient was diagnosed with allergic reaction with angioedema from the e-cigarette liquid and was managed with hydrocortisone 200 mg Intravenous and chlorphenamine 10 mg Intramuscular, and was discharged after 3 hours with full recovery. Conclusion: E-cigarettes are still relatively new and could cause harm. Further studies and reports should be conducted concerning the health effects of e-cigarettes.
Keywords: Hypersensitivity, angioedema, smoking, e-cigarettes, allergy, case report
Authors
Correspondence to:
Maan Abdullah Albehair, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Maan207@hotmail.com
Publication history:
Received 16 Feb 2021
Revised 09 Jul 2021
Accepted 20 Jul 2021
Published online 27 Jul 2021
Published in print 18 Oct 2021
Albehair MA, Aljumaan M, Kuleib S. Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report. SJEMed. 2021; 2(3): 278-281. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair MA, Aljumaan M, Kuleib S. Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report. https://sjemed.com/?mno=55742 [Access: January 16, 2025]. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair MA, Aljumaan M, Kuleib S. Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report. SJEMed. 2021; 2(3): 278-281. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair MA, Aljumaan M, Kuleib S. Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report. SJEMed. (2021), [cited January 16, 2025]; 2(3): 278-281. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair, M. A., Aljumaan, . M. & Kuleib, . S. (2021) Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report. SJEMed, 2 (3), 278-281. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair, Maan Abdullah, Mohammed Aljumaan, and Samer Kuleib. 2021. Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2 (3), 278-281. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair, Maan Abdullah, Mohammed Aljumaan, and Samer Kuleib. "Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 2 (2021), 278-281. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair, Maan Abdullah, Mohammed Aljumaan, and Samer Kuleib. "Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 2.3 (2021), 278-281. Print. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735
Albehair, M. A., Aljumaan, . M. & Kuleib, . S. (2021) Allergic reaction with angioedema after exposure to e-cigarette liquid: a case report. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2 (3), 278-281. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed/72-1613231735