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Is Cortisone Injection Recommended For An Insect Bite If Allergic To Antihistamines?
I do not tolerate antihistamines, oral steroids and am allergic to penicillin. I also have lone A-fib and it is recommended I avoid zithromycin and similar drugs. Can I receive a cortisone injection for a severe allergic reaction on my arm to a yellow jacket sting.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Not all the antihistamine would be sensitive, you can better try Tab Diphenhydramine three times in day, better to treat the condition with oral medication, instead of thinking about the injectable medicine, and Tab Dexamethasone can be tried if antihistamine have sensitivity, hope this helps.
Well come to HCM
Not all the antihistamine would be sensitive, you can better try Tab Diphenhydramine three times in day, better to treat the condition with oral medication, instead of thinking about the injectable medicine, and Tab Dexamethasone can be tried if antihistamine have sensitivity, hope this helps.
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