House prescribes an antihistamine. It triggers an asthma attack. He administers epinephrine to counter the attack, but it causes the nun to go into full cardiac arrest.
Let's break down why this specific episode is a pivotal moment for the show. 🩺 The Medical Mystery: When "Cures" Kill [S1E5] Damned If You Do
The true heart of this episode is the philosophical clash between Dr. House and Sister Augustine. House prescribes an antihistamine
Dr. Cuddy assumes House accidentally grabbed the wrong syringe and administered an overdose. [S1E5] Damned If You Do
House eventually deduces that the root of all her issues is an old copper IUD from a past pregnancy. Washing copper pots at the convent triggered a systemic allergic reaction. ✝️ Science vs. Faith