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Should i see doctor for allergic reaction or will otc drugs be good enough?
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Depends: Otc antihistamines are effective at treating mild allergic reactions. If the reaction included respiratory/chest symptoms, GI symptoms, lightheaded, near fainting then it's a good idea to discuss with your doctor or an allergist to identify the trigger and prepare an action plan so it doesn't happen again.
Answered 6/10/2014
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