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benzocaine and Dyspnea

benzocaine has been researched along with Dyspnea in 3 studies

Benzocaine: A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along NERVE FIBERS and at NERVE ENDINGS.
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benzocaine : A benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.

Dyspnea: Difficult or labored breathing.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Topical benzocaine sprays used to relieve perineal pain in postpartum patients can, rarely, lead to methemoglobinemia."3.80Acute dyspnea in a postpartum patient. ( Fittro, K; Nichols, W, 2014)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's2 (66.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fittro, K1
Nichols, W1
Hart, PA1
Horst, BM1
Kane, GC2
Lunenfeld, E1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for benzocaine and Dyspnea

ArticleYear
Acute dyspnea in a postpartum patient.
    JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2014, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Benzocaine; Dyspnea; Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Humans; Methemoglobinemia

2014
77-year-old woman with back pain and shortness of breath.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2010, Volume: 85, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Anesthetics, Local; Back Pain; Bacteremia; Benzocaine; Diagnosis, Differential; Dyspnea; Echoc

2010
Methemoglobinemia: sudden dyspnea and oxyhemoglobin desaturation after esophagoduodenoscopy.
    Respiratory care, 2004, Volume: 49, Issue:8

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine

2004