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A member asked:

Am i going to have problems with shellfish after reacting to the dye after a heart cath? never was before.

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Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No. Urban myth.: Radiocontrast media (RCM) reactions are in no way linked with shellfish allergy.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2015

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