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  • Title: Sudden death from asthma.
    Author: Morild I, Giertsen JC.
    Journal: Forensic Sci Int; 1989 Jul; 42(1-2):145-50. PubMed ID: 2569436.
    Abstract:
    Deaths from asthma investigated by the Department of Forensic Medicine, The Gade Institute, University of Bergen during the period 1977-1986 were recorded. There were 11 cases with information in the police report of the use of pressurised bronchodilating aerosols prior to death. Seven of the victims were found with the aerosol in the hand or close by the body. Overdosage due to excessive inhalation were suspected in several of the victims. The possibility of side effects due to overuse is discussed. Other mechanisms of death are also discussed.
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