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I need to take a vaginal pessary for thrush but im scared that im going to have a allergic reaction. im worried my throat will close up. ?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Why worried?: If you had an allergic reaction to the antifungal medication before, then do not take it, otherwise, you should not be worried. Antifungal medication inserted into the vagina is not a very common allergen.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 8/17/2016

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