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… Penicillin Allergy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a penicillin allergy? A penicillin allergy is an allergic reaction that …
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… shot Allergies: rush immunotherapy Allergies: should I take allergy shots? Allergies: should I take shots for insect sting allergies? Allergy shots for allergic rhinitis Allergy to natural … rhinitis Over-the-counter medicines for allergies Penicillin allergy Types of allergens Allergic rhinitis: …
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… Allergies to Insect Stings Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis Allergy to Natural … Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Peanut Allergy Penicillin Allergy Phototherapy for Eczema Poison Ivy, Oak, … Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Peanut Allergy Penicillin Allergy Phototherapy for Eczema Poison Ivy, Oak, …
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… Basics What is a drug allergy? A drug allergy occurs when your immune system … an allergic reaction. A few of the most common ones are: Penicillins (such as ampicillin or amoxicillin). Sulfa … to others like it. For example, if you are allergic to penicillin, there is a chance that you may also be allergic …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Don't get allergy shots. Instead, keep taking medicine to control your …
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… Information What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods are trying to harm … allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you develop a food allergy as an adult, you will most likely have it for life. …
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… Food allergies Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a … reaction. Whether you or someone in your care has an allergy, making safe food choices that support good health … of developing food allergies: Reducing the risk of food allergy in your baby Eczema and food allergy in babies and …
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… Allergy Shots for Asthma On this page: Treatment Overview … Risks What To Think About Treatment Overview Allergy shots are a type of immunotherapy treatment in which … to the allergens, which means you may have fewer symptoms. Allergy shots are given after careful skin testing for an …
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… Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Get allergy shots to make you less sensitive to insect stings … of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Do not get allergy shots. Instead, try other things such as avoiding … risk of having a similar reaction if you are stung again. Allergy shots usually are recommended only for people who …
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… Information Overview Accelerated, or rush, immunotherapy (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your … to this treatment is more likely than with standard allergy shots. All shots should be given in a doctor's … immunotherapy may be done if: You have a life-threatening allergy to insect venom, and the insect season is about to …
