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I ate a salmon burger 3 days ago and im allergic. i took benadryl and had no swelling. today i have scratchy throat and headache. still no hives or swelling, am i okay? do i need an er visit??

Q: i ate a salmon burger 3 days ago and im allergic. i took benadryl and had no swelling. today i have scratchy throat and headache. still no hives or swelling, am i okay? do i need an er visit??

: I would consider watchful waiting at home, unless you develop acutely worsening swelling in the throat/tongue, dizziness, and nausea/vomiting. Severe food reactions generally occur the same day of an exposure.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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I would consider watchful waiting at home, unless you develop acutely worsening swelling in the throat/tongue, dizziness, and nausea/vomiting. Severe food reactions generally occur the same day of an exposure.

Answered 5/17/2022

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A member asked:

I ate a salmon burger 3 days ago and im allergic. i took benadryl and had no swelling. today i have scratchy throat and headache. still no hives or swelling, am i okay? do i need an er visit??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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