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Sulfa antibiotics allergy

Sulfa antibiotics allergy: Introduction

Sulfa antibiotics allergy: Taking sulfa antibiotics can cause an allergic response in some people however this is considered rare. It involves the body's immune system overreacting to the drug. The type and severity of symptoms can vary considerable though skin symptoms are the most common allergic response to drugs. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Sulfa antibiotics allergy is available below.

Symptoms of Sulfa antibiotics allergy

• Skin rash - localized or widespread
• Sun-sensitive skin - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• Aching joints - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• Aching muscles - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• Swollen lymph nodes - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Sulfa antibiotics allergy

• 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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Wrongly Diagnosed with Sulfa antibiotics allergy?

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Causes of Sulfa antibiotics allergy

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Sulfa antibiotics allergy: 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 Sulfa antibiotics allergy

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Sulfa antibiotics allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists

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  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
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Sulfa antibiotics allergy: 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...»

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Prognosis for Sulfa antibiotics allergy

Prognosis for Sulfa antibiotics allergy: Most cases respond well to cessation of use of the drug and supportive measures. Cases involving anaphylactic reactions need immediate hospital treatment to prevent serious complications or even death.

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Sulfa antibiotics allergy: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Drug-related conditions
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Types of Sulfa antibiotics allergy

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