A Cases of Near-fatal Anaphylaxis: Parsley “Over-use” as an Herbal Remedy
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The use of herbal products in patients with allergic diseases is a special problem and still controversial. But, many people often use herbs to maintain good health. The patients use self-prescribed remedies as medications but do not inform their physicians about herbal use. Unfortunately, some herbal self-medications may have unexpected effects and interactions which may lead to fatal complications. In this report, we describe a female patient who suffered near-fatal anaphylaxis to parsley.
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Developed by the representatives of African herbal clinic
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