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… product made mostly from the rubber tree. Some people have allergic reactions after repeated contact with latex, especially … a person may sneeze, cough, or have a runny nose. With a severe reaction, a person may have shortness of breath from …
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… an Epinephrine Shot Actionset Overview If you have had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) in the past, you know how …
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… Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) in the past, you know how …
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… Your body's immune system fights back by setting off an allergic reaction. Most drug allergies are mild, and the symptoms go … have a reaction. How is a drug allergy treated? If you have severe drug allergies, your doctor may give you an …
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… your symptoms. Key points to remember There is no cure for allergic rhinitis or allergic asthma . But allergy shots may … , which simply means that they can cause an allergic reaction. Asthma is a long-lasting condition that causes … medicine and have avoided allergens, and you still have severe symptoms. You have allergic rhinitis and have tried …
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… chances that you or your child will get stung and have an allergic reaction by preventing or avoiding exposure to the stinging … or stinging insect. If you are at increased risk of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ), have someone else …
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… caused by too much sun exposure. Medicines. You may have an allergic reaction to a medicine that causes a skin change. Or you may … your skin itch? Yes Itchy skin No Itchy skin Is the itching severe? Severe means that you are scratching so hard that …
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… vegetables or fruits. Introduce foods that may cause an allergic reaction, but do it carefully. Common food allergies in … Give a small amount of one food that might cause an allergic reaction. Mix this into food your baby has had …
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… sumac are plants that can cause a red, itchy rash called allergic contact dermatitis . It is the most common skin … a rash on any part of the body. The rash is an allergic reaction to the oil. You become allergic through contact. … 10 days to 3 weeks. But it may last up to 6 weeks in more severe cases. How is the rash diagnosed? A doctor can …
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… para-phenylenediamine (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to report … to their local health unit. The risk of developing a severe allergic reaction to henna increases after an episode …