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How are drug allergies diagnosed? by the person at home?
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History: Most drug allergies are diagnosed based on the patient's history. There is a reliable (97% accurate) test for penicillin allergy. I have found that a picture on a patient's cell phone can be helpful.
Answered 6/26/2013
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