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Having an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing) to maca powder. ive taken several doses of benadryl (diphenhydramine) and its not helping, what should i do?
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ER or urgent care: Please, you might be having narrowed upper or lower airways, then you need to see an allergist later when stable, goodluck
Answered 4/9/2015
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