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If i have a severe latex allergy... hasn't been anaphylactic yet. if my throat gets itchy or i start coughing should i use epi?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably not: I would reserve the Epi for situation wherein you have problem breathing , choking, or fainting. If you have asthma, use the rescue inhaler first but if the asthma die not respond to even 4 puffs of the medication and you are really having trouble breathing then an Epi is not out of the question. (call 911 also)

Answered 4/15/2016

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