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Could Benzyl Alcohol Cause Respiratory Issues?

Posted on Tue, 20 Dec 2016

Question: Could benzyl alcohol cause a delayed allergic reaction that could cause respiratory issues?

Is it ever used as a preservative in allergenic extracts used in scratch and intracutaneous testing?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of delayed allergic reaction is very very less.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Benzyl Alcohol can not cause delayed allergic reaction. It can cause immediate skin reactions like contact dermatitis, erythema, rashes, Itching etc at application site.
Moreover it can not cause respiratory issues.
So I don't it is a cause for your respiratory issues.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)

I am talking about when it is used as a preservative in IV medications. I know it can effect neonates and in high doses it can be toxic.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No, it can not cause any allergic reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, that can not cause allergic reaction especially respiratory difficulty.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar