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Which drugs can help my shellfish allergy?

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Epinephrine: For severe shellfish allergy, only injectable Epinephrine for reactions is a reliable treatment. Some people with very mild allergies can use antihistamines alone, but everyone should have Epinephrine available. Unfortunately, there are no drugs that will prevent or resolve a food allergy so you can eat the food without risk, although this is an active area of research.

Answered 3/2/2019

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Dr. Gary Steven answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

None: There are no medications to prevent reacting to foods; you simply have to avoid eating the foods to which you're allergic. Even if you've had a mild reaction to a food in the past, it is best not to "roll the dice" - you might have a more severe reaction in the future. Depending on the severity, antihistamines, bronchodilators and/or Epinephrine may be needed if you have an allergic reaction.

Answered 6/21/2018

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