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What else can I help you with?
Should patients who have allergic reactions to aspirin take NSAIDs?
Patients who have allergic reactions to aspirin should not be treated with NSAIDs
What emergency allergy medicine should I have on hand in case of a severe allergic reaction?
It is recommended to have an epinephrine auto-injector, such as EpiPen, on hand for severe allergic reactions.
Can a person be allergic to iodine used in computed tomography scans?
One of the common contrast agents, iodine, can cause allergic reactions. Patients who are known to be allergic to iodine (or shellfish) should inform the physician prior to the CT scan.
What is the treatment for allergic choking?
Allergic reactions can also cause the throat to swell shut. Acute allergic reactions are called anaphylactic reactions and may be fatal. Strangulation puts external pressure on the trachea causing another form of choking.
Who should avoid bananas and why?
People with latex allergies should avoid bananas because they may experience cross-reactivity, leading to allergic reactions.
Who should not take reishi mushroom?
People with allergies to molds or fungi should use care with reishi mushrooms, although allergic reactions to them are generally rare.
Should you give a dog chocolate?
No. Dogs should never be given chocolate. Chocolate can incite sevvere allergic reactions in some dogs, and can be life threatening.
Is a vasovagal reaction the result of an allergic reaction?
Allergic reactions are not typically a trigger for a vasovagal nerve reaction. However, there are a number of known triggers, as well as some unknown. Any type of nerve malfunction, stress, or pain can trigger a reaction, so the symptoms associated with an allergic reactions should not be ruled out entirely.
Which plants that sting you should be avoided in the wild?
Plants like stinging nettle, poison ivy, and poison oak should be avoided in the wild as they can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
You are highly allergic to aspirin--does that mean you should not take ibuprofen?
If you are highly allergic to aspirin, you should exercise caution with ibuprofen, as both are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and can cause similar allergic reactions in some individuals. While not everyone allergic to aspirin will be allergic to ibuprofen, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before taking ibuprofen or any other NSAID. They can provide personalized guidance based on your medical history and allergy profile.
Can a wasp sting kill you?
It depends on if you are allergic to the sting or not, and how allergic you are. If you are allergic, then you should have your doctor prescribe an epinephrine pen and carry it with you at all times. The pen is an injection you give yourself to keep from having an allergic reaction to the sting.
Do Argentine ants bite?
This should explain: An aggressive species, Argentine ant bites are not poisonous but can be irritating and cause allergic-type reactions in some people.
