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Understanding Medication Allergies: Focus on Penicillin Reactions

Medication allergies can manifest through various symptoms, including hives, rashes, itchy skin, and wheezing. In some cases, such as penicillin allergies, swelling of the lips, tongue, and face may occur. It is crucial to seek medical help if you suspect an allergic reaction. Patients who are allergic to penicillin might undergo desensitization to minimize severe reactions. Prevention is key; wearing a medical alert bracelet can inform healthcare providers of your allergy in emergencies.

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Understanding Medication Allergies: Focus on Penicillin Reactions

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  1. Medication Allergies GraceShelby Sara Bradley

  2. Description • A group of symptoms caused by an allergic reaction to a medication.

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  4. Symptoms • Hives • Rash • Itchy skin • Wheezing • Swollen lips, tongue, and face.

  5. Treatment • Treatment for penicillin allergy begins with seeking medical help. Tell your doctor. In some cases Penicillin therapy is the only effective method. People in this situation who are penicillin allergic may undergo desensitization to reduce serious allergic reactions.

  6. Ways to prevent One way to help prevent and allergic reaction to penicillin is to a bracelet that warns any doctors not to give you penicillin if you have to go to the hospital.

  7. Work Cited • Clinic, Mayo. "Prevention." http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/penicillin/DS00620/DSECTION=prevention. 15 Dec. 2011. Web. 30 Jan. 2012.

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