Corticosteroids for Blastomycosis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

J Pharm Pract. 2024 Aug;37(4):1008-1010. doi: 10.1177/08971900231184303. Epub 2023 Jun 18.

Abstract

We describe a case report of a patient with Blastomycosis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and severe hypoxemia requiring mechanical ventilation, prone positioning, and neuromuscular blockade whose clinical condition rapidly improved with the use of corticosteroids resulting in the patient being discharged home without the need for supplemental oxygen.

Keywords: critical care; infectious disease; pulmonology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones* / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones* / therapeutic use
  • Blastomycosis* / diagnosis
  • Blastomycosis* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones