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Drug Allergies

Drug Allergies: Introduction

An allergy to any drug. Drug allergies can result in any of a number of symptoms. A drug allergy is the where the body's immune system responds inappropriately to the presence of a drug. The response may be mild such as a skin rash or severe such as anaphylaxis. Some drugs are more likely to illicit a drug allergy than others - e.g. sulfa drugs and penicillin. ...more »

Symptoms of Drug Allergies

• Allergic reactions
  • Skin rash - localized or widespread
  • Itching skin
  • Hives
• Anaphylaxis - rare
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 45 symptoms of Drug Allergies

Treatments for Drug Allergies

• Discontinue use of drug immediately. Administration of antihistamines, adrenaline, bronchodilators, IV fluids, steroids or vasopressors depending on the symptoms
• Avoid the problem drug. Treatment varies considerable depending on the symptoms but generally involves supportive measures to ease symptoms: cool showers and topical applications for skin reactions, epinephrine for anaphylactic reactions, antihistamines, steroids, bronchodilator medication
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Drug Allergies:

• Home Drug Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Drug Allergies?

• Misdiagnosis of Drug Allergies
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• Undiagnosed: Drug Allergies

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Drug Allergies: Deaths

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Types of Drug Allergies

• Penicillin allergy
• Aspirin allergy
• Ibuprofen allergy
• Naproxen allergy
• Antibiotic allergy
• more types...»

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Drug Allergies: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Drug Allergies:

• Death - relatively uncommon
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Causes of Drug Allergies

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• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Drug Allergies (88 listings)

Disease Topics Related To Drug Allergies

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Drug Allergies:

• Adverse cutaneous drug reactions
• Cutaneous reaction to drugs
• Drug-induced cutaneous reactions
• Mucocutaneous drug reactions
• Dermatoses
• Dermatosis
• Cutaneous eruptions
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Drug Allergies: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Drug Allergies

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such...read more »

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Drug Allergies: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Addiction Health Specialists:
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• Allergy Specialists:
  • Allergy & Immunology (Allergies & Immune Diseases)
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• Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
  • Immunopathology
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
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Drug Allergies: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Drug Allergies

Medical research articles related to Drug Allergies include:

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• Intravenous access
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Drug Allergies: Animations

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Prognosis for Drug Allergies

Prognosis for Drug Allergies: Prognosis is usually good if the condition is treated promptly.

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Research about Drug Allergies

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Statistics for Drug Allergies

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Drug Allergies: Broader Related Topics

• Immune disorders
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