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Effective Drug Allergy Treatment In Alexandria, Virginia
If you are experiencing a reaction and symptoms to a medication you received and are taking, you may have a drug allergy. A drug allergy is an abnormal reaction to taking a medication by your immune system. Many times, the reaction can be mild, however, it is possible that a more severe reaction could occur. Some common reaction symptoms include rash, hives, and fever. The Team at DMV Allergy & Asthma is happy to help treat your drug allergy reaction and understand why it may have occurred to prevent it in the future.
FAQ on Drug Allergy
- What are drug allergies
Drug allergies occur when your immune system has an abnormal reaction to a drug, or medication, that you take. Common symptoms include rash, hives, fever. However, more severe reactions could cause difficulty breathing, swelling, rapid heart rate, and even anaphylaxis.
- Common Allergenic Medications
Some common medications that cause reactions in patients are:
- Antibiotics (e.g., penicillin)
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Certain chemotherapy drugs
- Many others
- Diagnosis of drug allergies
At DMV Allergy & Asthma Center, we will diagnose your drug allergy using a comprehensive medical history, details about the reaction, and specialized testing. The testing could include skin tests or blood tests, which can identify the specific allergens that cause your reaction.
- Treatment of drug allergy
Treatment of drug allergies include the following:
- Discontinuing allergic medication
- Symptoms managed with antihistamines and/or corticosteroids
- Emergency medical attention for severe shock and reaction
- In severe cases, bronchodilators or epinephrine may be necessary.
