Shortly after the switch, she developed painful red plaques on her face and neck along with a mild fever. Doctors considered allergic reactions, lupus, and , but blood tests were largely normal. The new inhaler was stopped as a precaution while further evaluation continued.
“The results provided a definitive answer: Sweet syndrome.” This rare inflammatory disorder causes sudden painful and fever due to an abnormal immune response. While it is sometimes linked to infections or medications, association with inhaled therapies is extremely uncommon, raising questions about possible systemic effects.
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