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Swollen lips, wheeze, cough, tightness in throat, tightness in chest are all present during my kids month on tobi (tobramycin). i wear n95 1 hr & hepabut still sx.

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Allergic reaction: This is obviously an allergic reaction that sounds very similar to an asthma attack. I would call my doctor and the child's doctor to discuss this since it sounds like the tobi (tobramycin) neb (probably for cf) is the cause or a contributor to an underlying asthma.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Allergies: This is obviously an allergic reaction which is life threatening. Please have allergy testing done or avoid the place.

Answered 2/9/2015

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Dr. C. michael Bowman answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Talk to your doctor: Much of the dose of tobi (tobramycin) goes into the air rather than directly into the child, especially when given with a mask rather than mouthpiece. It sounds like you are having a reaction to it. Talk to your child's doctor who has prescribed the tobi (tobramycin). It may be necessary to switch to a different inhaled antibiotic for your child rather than tobi (tobramycin).

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

ED and allergy eval.: If your child is on inhaled Tobi (tobramycin) for their CF or another illness, please speak to their physician about switching or having another caregiver adminster the medication. Your allergic asthma symptoms in reaction to the medication warrants an allergy evaluation. I would advise taking an anti histamine and following your asthma plan and going to the ED. A virtual appt is available afterwards.

Answered 2/23/2015

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