ASPIRIN ALLERGY


  • Aspirin allergy affects nearly 1% of the population.
  • However if you have asthma, chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis the risk increases to 40%.
  • Aspirin allergic sufferers may experience mild to severe symptoms. The most common reactions include skin symptoms such as hives, face and eye swelling, flushing ( sudden reddening of the face, neck and upper chest), itchy or red eyes , blocked or runny nose, difficulty in breathing or drop in blood pressure.



WHAT WE CAN DO

  • We can educate you in terms of which aspirin related drugs you should avoid .These drugs belong to a class of drugs known as NSAIDS (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
  • In addition it is advisable that you wear a medic alert bracelet to alert emergency personnel in the event that you can not communicate.
  • Sometimes alternative medication ( that is chemically unrelated to aspirin) may be tolerated by these patients for pain.
  • Sometimes for certain medical conditions aspirin is necessary and a process called desensitization needs to be undertaken.

ANTIBIOTIC ALLERGY


  • Antibiotic allergy symptoms extremely variable from patient to patient and from antibiotic to antibiotic. 
  • An antibiotic allergy or hypersensitivity reaction can happen with any drug, and allergies are one of the most common antibiotic side effects leading to emergency room admission.
  • If a patient is experiencing a bothersome or serious antibiotic side effect, they should contact the allergy specialist.



WHAT WE CAN DO

  • We can identify through a comprehensive medical history and selective testing the antibiotic you are allergic to.
  • In some cases an alternative antibiotic can be identified.
  • In certain circumstances drug desensitization may be required.

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