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When would seek immediate help if i have a verified antibiotic medication allergy?

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Drug rxn/allergy : Most medication allergic reaction involve the skin and will clear with time. However drug alleries can be severe, even fatal. Seek immediate help for severe multi-system reactions (anaphylaxis), reactions affecting breathing or swelling of the airway, and/or painful involvement of mucus membranes (stevens johnson syndrome). Meds associated with allergic reaction should then be avoided. Check w doc.

Answered 8/17/2012

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Anaphylaxis: Immediate type hypersensitivity, manifest by hives and shortness of breath can be life threatening.

Answered 8/20/2012

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