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Metabisulfite sensitivity and local dental anesthesia.

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1989

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Schwartz Hj, Gilbert Ia, Lenner Ka, Sher Th, McFadden Er
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Abstract

A case of sulfite sensitivity first manifesting as urticaria and acute airway obstruction following local anesthesia is described. A positive parenteral provocation test to metabisulfite was observed weeks after recovery of the patient from the clinical event.