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Medical tests
… to find out what substance, or allergen , may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done … allergen is placed on or below the skin to see if a reaction develops. There are three types of skin tests: Skin … area (called a wheal), it usually means that the person is allergic to that allergen. This is called a positive …
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… Overview Many insects, such as the following, cause mild reactions: Bedbugs . Kissing bugs . Chiggers . Fleas . … Lice . Some insects are more likely than others to cause allergic or toxic reactions. A bee leaves its stinger behind … can range from minor skin swelling and redness to a serious allergic reaction. Wasps, including hornets and yellow …
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… product made mostly from the rubber tree. Some people have allergic reactions after repeated contact with latex, especially … Rubber bands. Computer mouse pads. What are the symptoms? Allergic reactions to latex can vary from minor to …
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… about allergies If you are like a lot of people, you are allergic to something. For most people, allergies mean itchy … to things like bee stings or nuts cause a whole-body reaction that can be life-threatening. Whether your … started learning more about allergies in topics such as: Allergic Rhinitis Food Allergies Allergies: Avoiding Indoor …
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… para-phenylenediamine (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to report … para-phenylenediamine (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to …
Medications
… Rarely, this medication can cause a serious (rarely fatal) allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: flushing/rash, …
Medications
… Rarely, this medication can cause a serious (rarely fatal) allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: flushing/rash, …
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… given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Small doses of allergens are injected under the … and also reduce anxiety associated with insect stings. An allergic reaction that spreads far from the sting or that …
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… it sets off a process that leads to the symptoms of an allergic reaction . This medicine may help reduce asthma episodes, … can also consider using this medicine. You have severe allergic asthma and your symptoms aren't relieved by …
Medications
… needs. Warning Panitumumab has caused very serious skin reactions, which can sometimes lead to serious infections. … has caused very serious infusion reactions, including an allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop fever, chills, or symptoms of an allergic reaction. A very serious allergic reaction to this …
