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36 years old , had my first allergy to penicillin after gallbladder removal complication , couldnt breathe, does it mean im forever allergic now?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Yes: Do take penicillin or its derivatives EVER

Answered 4/15/2016

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