A 32-year-old member asked:
What can be done for a shrimp allergy?
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Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Avoidance: Shrimp allergy is potentially a life threatening reaction to shrimp. The current treatment for shrimp allergy is avoidance and making sure one has an injectable Epinephrine available at all times.
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Dr. Michael Palumboanswered
Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Avoidance: Should avoid all shellfish and have self injectable Epinephrine on hand for any accidental ingestions.
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Last updated Jun 25, 2014
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