A member asked:

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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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See your doctor: Long time for poison ivy to clear, and hard to affect mucus membranes, please see your doctor for evaluation

Dr Greiwe and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

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

Dr Cremers and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

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?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Greiwe and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Cremers and 2 doctors agreed

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