A 39-year-old member asked:
allergic reaction to numbing material used by dentist. how can i get procedures done in the future?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Johnson answered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 27 years experience
Recommend evaluation: True local anesthetic allergy is extremely rare. There are many excellent allergists in your local area that can perform a prick and progressive challenge to local anesthetics to allow you to undergo future procedures.
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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered
Cosmetic Dentistry 50 years experience
What was used?: There are multiple anesthetics available for the dentist to select from.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Will cooking reduce the chances of an allergic reaction?
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Dr. Lee Perry answered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Sometimes: The allergic nature of some foods is altered with cooking the food. Examples include eggs, and raw fruits/veggies. When you cook egg, the allergen changes its shape and is often tolerated by patients who are unable to eat foods with raw egg whites included.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
How long will my topical allergic reaction last for?
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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
Depends: If you got in contact with a poisonous plant? It may last several days. Other items such as cosmetics, band aids etc, can last a few days to a week.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What should I do if I have an allergic reaction to a cream?
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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered
Allergy and Immunology 33 years experience
Stop using cream: The most important treatment for medication allergy is to discontinue using it. This includes stopping the cream. Review the ingredients of the cream with your doctor and he/she will help identify the specific trigger so it can be avoided in the future.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
How to know if i'm having an allergic reaction to something?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Corey Clay answered
Allergy and Immunology 10 years experience
Discuss: Discuss with a physician or care-giver practiced in recognizing allergic reaction. True immune mediated allergy is often confused with pharmacological side effects from medication or non-allergic food intolerance. Also, there are some typical patterns for rash associated with allergy, but many types of rash that are non-allergic.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
How to deal with an allergic reaction in a classroom?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Not enough info.: Please re-ask and be more specific about what you would like to know. For an in-depth discussion consider discussing with your medical provider or asking a provider on Healthtap Prime or Concierge.
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