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How Can Allergic Rashes On The Body Be Treated?
I have a question regarding my one year old ( not sure someone has pediatrician experience). He recently was diagnosed with a ear infection and strep throat and was prescribed amoxicillin (a treatment that was prescribed for ten days). On the four day of treatment he got an allergic reaction (rash) and was further prescribed Benadryl (Banophen) after he was given a strep throat test that came out negative. The Benadryl did reduced his rash but only to have another reaction. Now, the rash looks much worse from what he previously had (so far he has been eating and drinking). For this he was prescribed Prednisolone and Hydroxyzine (as a replacement for Benadryl, in case he is also allergic to Benadryl). I m skeptical about what this could do to him given the aforementioned allergic reaction. If anyone could provide some advice I would greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Fri, 1 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Well, first of all you should proceed for an allergy test to rule out which or which all medicines are causing allergic reaction to your son.
Once you know about it, better pen it down and remember never to give it to him again as the reaction can become severe next time.
Whenever he needs antibiotics you should always inform his doctor about the allergies.
For now you should continue giving him Prednisone and Hydroxizine and see if the symptoms improves.
Also do cool compresses over the body to reduce the rash and inflammation.
Feed him with more of mothers milk, light food and plenty of water.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Well, first of all you should proceed for an allergy test to rule out which or which all medicines are causing allergic reaction to your son.
Once you know about it, better pen it down and remember never to give it to him again as the reaction can become severe next time.
Whenever he needs antibiotics you should always inform his doctor about the allergies.
For now you should continue giving him Prednisone and Hydroxizine and see if the symptoms improves.
Also do cool compresses over the body to reduce the rash and inflammation.
Feed him with more of mothers milk, light food and plenty of water.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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