Dawson K P, Penna A C, Manglick P
University Department of Paediatrics, Westmead Hospital, NSW, Australia.
Acta Paediatr. 1995 Mar;84(3):305-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1995.tb13633.x.
The effects of frequent high-dose nebulized salbutamol on plasma glucose concentrations were studied in 12 children (mean age 60 months) with acute severe asthma. There was a significant difference between mean initial glucose levels and peak levels. We conclude that hyperglycaemia can be produced in children as a result of nebulized salbutamol.