Table 1—

Acute adrenal crisis-patient data

PatientAge yrsSexClinical Presentation Blood glucose Mmol/lFluticasone (µg/day)/DeviceDuration of Treatment (years)Cortisol (nmol/l_ base/peak
133MVomiting, abdominal pain, Hypotension /4.51000–2000 dry powder369/2561
27MGrand mal seizure /1.4500–1000 MDI+Spacer3<30/411
39FGrand mal seizure /1.8500–1000 MDI+Spacer5<70/<702
47FStatus epilepticus, Respiratory arrest / 1.31000–2000 Dry powder0.5575/6001
  • MDI= metered dose inhaler

  • HPA axis test: 1Short synacthen stimulation (250 µg ACTH), 2Glucagon stimulation test (500 µg i.m.)