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what are signs of an allergic reaction to something?

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Several symptoms: Allergic reactions may include any number of symptoms including hives, shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, throat discomfort, swelling of the lips/tongue, vomiting or diarrhea. Milder symptoms include runny nose, congestion, sneeze, or itchy/watery eyes.

Question 2

what are the signs of an allergic reaction to fetonyal and is nthere anything that you can do at home to ease those symptoms?

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: What you want to fear is dying from an overdose. What some call the final allergy.

Question 3

how to tell what are the signs of an allergic reaction to novocaine?

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See Allergy: Local anesthetic allergy is very rare, some argue that it does not even exist. If there is a concern about a reaction to a local anesthetic agent see and allergist. They will review your history, perform a physical and if needed they can skin test to the local anesthetic if needed. Based upon those results decision can be made about if one is allergic and how to proceed.

Question 4

what are signs of an allergic reaction to fabric softeners?

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Contact allergy: Usually dry, itchy, red, flaky skin, sometimes causing blisters/vesicles if severe.

Question 5

what are the signs of an allergic reaction to the dentist's numbing medicine?

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Not typical: An adverse reaction to dental anesthetics is rarely a true allergy but rather a psychogenic or epinepherine reaction, which is typically a racing heart, palpitations, sweating, nervousness or feeling faint. If a true allergic reaction were to happen, it would be most likely in the form of anaphalaxis.

Question 6

can you tell me the signs of an allergic reaction due to artificial joints?

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Joint Failure: If one has an allergic reaction to the materials in a joint replacement typically the patient will have complications with the joint or joint failure.

Question 7

what are signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to food?

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Varies: Immediate reactions to a food can include hives, feelings of throat tightening and itching, shortness of breath,  flushing of the skin and overwhelm feeling of doom. This can develop into nausea and vomiting as well as diarrhea.  Some foods can cause a delayed skin reaction such as eczema and not always the immediate reaction. As always consult with your doctor get tested and avoid possible foods.

Question 8

what are the symptoms and signs for an allergic reaction to prawns?

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Prawns: The same as with shrimp. It can make hives, a rash or swelling. It may activate asthma or cause an allergic response in the eyes or nose.

Question 9

can someone tell me how to recognize the early signs a child is having an allergic reaction?

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Rash: Most children/people develop hives as the first sign of an allergic reaction. Some will itch, some will complain of throat or mouth itching....In babies or children not yet speaking, hives are the earliest obvious sign.

Question 10

signs of a tanning bed allergic reaction?

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UV allergic reaction: It is possible to have an allergic reaction to exposure to uv rays.  Reactions include bumps across exposed area, rash, hives, and extreme itching.  

It is important to also remember a tanning bed greatly increases your risk for skin cancer.

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