Aspiration of a Bee causing Right Lung Collapse, Anaphylaxis and Hypoxic Respiratory Arrest

Authors

  • Andrew Lee Holzman Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Author
  • Catherine Williams Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Author
  • Douglas Rappaport Mayo Clinic Department of Emergency Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JCCEM/2024(3)144

Keywords:

Anaphylaxis, Hypoxic Respiratory Arrest

Abstract

We report the apparent aspiration of a bee followed by anaphylaxis and respiratory arrest in an adult male. The patient’s subjective experience of “swallowing a bee” is supported by clinical and radiographic findings. 

Author Biographies

  • Andrew Lee Holzman, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

    Andrew Lee Holzman, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

  • Catherine Williams, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

    Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

  • Douglas Rappaport, Mayo Clinic Department of Emergency Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

    Mayo Clinic Department of Emergency Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

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Published

2025-12-03

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Volume 3 Issue 3

Section

Articles