Aspiration pneumonia caused by fentanyl-induced cough -a case report-

Abstract

Although fentanyl-induced cough is generally transient and benign, it can give rise to serious problems in patients to whom increasing intracranial, intraocular or intraabdominal pressures may create dangerous situations. This case demonstrates aspiration pneumonia as a complication, exhibiting severe cough induced by intravenous injection of fentanyl.

Keywords

• aspiration
• cough
• fentanyl
• pneumonia
• vomiting