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Ive had poison ivy for 30+ days. now it's in my throat. whats the worst case scenario and what should i do for it?
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See your doctor: Long time for poison ivy to clear, and hard to affect mucus membranes, please see your doctor for evaluation
Answered 6/30/2015
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BAD POISON IVY: IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, YOU SHOULD SEE A DERMATOLOGIST! AND SOON . . . CORTISONE-LIKE MEDICATIONS, BY MOUTH OR BY INJECTION, OFTEN HELPS CLEAR THIS UP FAIRLY RAPIDLY. BEST LUCK
Answered 6/30/2015
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