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What To Do If Your Child Gets An Allergic Reaction To An Antibiotic
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Is it possible for you to have an allergic reaction to your own tears?
Very unlikely: It is very unlikely that you are allergic to your own tear. If you already have other skin rashes in the facial area, tears can irritate the rashes and make them worse but it is not an allergic reaction. ...Read more
Allergies (Definition)
Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and ...Read more
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How to determine if my child have an allergic reaction to puppies?
Dog allergy: The most common symptoms are sneezing and itchy eyes. If this happens when your child is around a puppy then he/she is allergic. Sometimes people can have difficulty breathing as well so if your child starts sneezing or having watery eyes around the puppy you will want to move the child (or the puppy) away. ...Read more
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What to do if you have an allergic reaction to hydrogen peroxide?
Stop: It would be extremely unusual to have an allergic reaction to hydrogen peroxide. If one had reaction then an proper evaluation would be warranted. ...Read more
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What happens to your body after you have an allergic reaction to food?
Nothing really: the gastrointestinal reaction occurs ..then its over....no permanent damage... ...Read more
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What to do if i'm having an allergic reaction to henna?
Avoidance: no other alternative
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Can an allergist do a skin test to see if you are allergic to penicillin, in case you need to use penicillin?
Yes: There are commercially available, validated skin tests for penicillin. Most allergists offer this type of testing. ...Read more
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If i was going to have an allergic reaction to something typically hiw long would it take to see the reaction?
Depends on type: The vast majority of food reactions occur within 2 hours after ingestion, although there are exceptions. Drug reactions may take several days to appear or come after the medication is stopped. Allergic contact skin reactions, such as poison ivy, take 8 to 96 hours. ...Read more
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Will Benadryl help with an allergic reaction to penicillin or should I just go to the hospital?
Depends: If you have only itching or hives from it, Benadryl may be enough. But if you have a breathing or consciousness problem, you need to rush to an ER ...Read more
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How can you tell if an infant is allergic to something?
Reproducible...: ...Symptoms with repeated exposures: rash that gets worse with a particular food, sneezing that gets worse when the cat comes by, etc. ...Read more
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How can you tell if your baby has an allergic reaction to diaper rash cream?
Patch test: You can check just about any product for skin sensitivity/reaction/allergy by doing a patch test. If you place a dab of the material on the fabric part of a bandaid & place it in a location where it won't be disturbed. (back of a baby or underarm of older kid) leave it on overnight, if no reaction within that time frame the product is likely safe to use over long periods. ...Read more
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How to know if i'm having an allergic reaction to something?
Discuss: Discuss with a physician or care-giver practiced in recognizing allergic reaction. True immune mediated allergy is often confused with pharmacological side effects from medication or non-allergic food intolerance. Also, there are some typical patterns for rash associated with allergy, but many types of rash that are non-allergic. ...Read more
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What can you do to treat an allergic reaction to baby oil?
Quit: First thing quit that oil, 1% h-c cream and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and caladryl lotion. ...Read more
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How allergic do you have to be to something to use an epi-pen?
Serious reactions: Generally people who have anaphylactic reaction-like threatening-need epipen (epinephrine). ...Read more
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Is it possible to have an reaction to your tears?
No: Tears are of course necessary for the health of the eye and you make extra in response to irritation, chemicals and emotional conditions. It is a bodily secretion and you cannot become allergic or reactive to your own tears. ...Read more
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How can you tell if a child is allergic to antibiotics?
Several ways: There are several pathways that cause drug allergy. The classic one is immediate, ige mediated and usually occurs within 1 hour of exposure. There are other pathways which can be delayed from a day to several weeks. You will usually see a type of rash as one of the first symptoms in mos cases but that does not necessarily rule out a hypersensitivity reaction. Monitor all symptoms carefully. ...Read more
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How can you tell if your baby is allergic to antibiotics? Is it possible to get an allergic reaction after 7 days of using it?
History & exam fit: Allergic reaction to meds usually involves typical itchy rash (measles like or hives). From first exposure to onset of reaction usually 7-10 days and on second exposure within minutes to hours. Get baby to experienced allergist who can examine baby and get detailed history. Except for penicillin there is no reliable skin testing for meds so history, exam are key. Take clear close-up pics of rash. ...Read more
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How can you know if have an allergic reaction to cephalexin ?
Timing, symptoms: There are different kinds of reactions one can have to antibiotics. There are many factors in the history which help diagnose this (timing of the reaction in proximity to the antibiotic, oral/iv, past history, family history). An allergist can perform testing to help confirm Cephalexin allergy if necessary. ...Read more
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How to tell if i had an allergic reaction to antihistimine?
This is uncommon: Antihistamines are used to treat allergic reactions. Unfortunately, some people have adverse reactions to antihistamines, but these reactions are not true allergic reactions. They can include drowsiness, dry mouth, GI upset, etc. Thankfully, there are many antihistamines to choose from so their are options. Sometimes, it may not be the antihistamine itself but another ingredient like a dye. ...Read more
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How can I avoid another allergic reaction to an antibiotic medicine if allergic to penicillin?
Avoidance: If one is allergic to penicillin then avoidance of penicillin like medications is a requirement. Other classes of antibiotics should be fine but because an individual has one drug allergy they may be at risk for reactions to other classes of drugs. One should also be very clear that moving forward that antibiotics are needed. ...Read more
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What would the rash look like if you had an allergic reaction to brometane?
Varies: If you think you having an allergic reaction to any drug contact the doctor who prescribed the drug if you can stop the drug .Discuss whether you can use another drug which will not give you possible reaction. If the drug is essential it can be reintroduced after the rash resolves only under direct medical supervision. It is preferable to avoid drugs which cause allergic reactions. ...Read more
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Antibiotic (Definition)
An antibiotic is a medicine that slows, stops, or kills germs. The germs are usually bacteria causing an infection in a person, so the person uses antibiotics to help his body get ...Read more
Allergic Reaction (Definition)
A sensitivity to substances called allergens that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, or gastrointestinal tract. They can be breathed into the ...Read more
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