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Which Specialist Should I Consult For An Allergic Reaction To Antibiotics?
Hi. I need to get my children tested for questionable allergies to a few different antibiotics. What kind of Dr. should I go to for this. My Pediatrician does not do it and our ENT tested my daughter for seasonal and environmental allergies but does not test for medication allergies.
Sat, 12 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should consult an allergist or immunologist.An allergist or immunologist is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergies including allergic reactions to antibiotics, asthma, and immunologic disorders.
Antibiotics allergies are diagnosed by a careful review of the patient's medical history and symptoms by an allergist. If an allergy to an antibiotic such as penicillin is suspected, your allergist may do a skin test to confirm the allergy.
With a skin test, the allergist administers a small amount of a suspect antibiotic to your skin either with a tiny needle that scratches the skin, an injection or a patch. A positive reaction to a test will cause a red, itchy, raised bump.
A positive result suggests you may have an antibiotic allergy.
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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should consult an allergist or immunologist.An allergist or immunologist is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergies including allergic reactions to antibiotics, asthma, and immunologic disorders.
Antibiotics allergies are diagnosed by a careful review of the patient's medical history and symptoms by an allergist. If an allergy to an antibiotic such as penicillin is suspected, your allergist may do a skin test to confirm the allergy.
With a skin test, the allergist administers a small amount of a suspect antibiotic to your skin either with a tiny needle that scratches the skin, an injection or a patch. A positive reaction to a test will cause a red, itchy, raised bump.
A positive result suggests you may have an antibiotic allergy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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