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Tightness in chest & throat/rapid heart after dental freezing and eye dilation drops.possible allergy/to what? dentist said reaction to epinephrine?
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Epi most likely: Many dental anesthetics contain epinephrine (adrenaline ) to prolong the effect of the drug. Some people are sensitive to this and if that's the case with you , let your dentist know as local anesthetic is available with other or even no vasoconstrictor. Discuss the pros and cons with the dentist and you can arrive at a good understanding and clinical outcome.
Answered 3/26/2016
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Injection Anxiety: Patients receiving dental infiltration anesthesia generally experience anxiety related to the injection. It may feel like your heart is racing, profuse perspiration, pressure, or tightening in your chest; pain in your arms, neck, chest, jaw. Not uncommon.
Answered 9/4/2015
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