NetWellness Allergies

Penicillin/Amoxicillin Allergy

NetWellness Staff . — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:11:00 EST

Question: Why would a doctor give a patient amoxicillin knowing they are allergic to penicillin? My husband was sick went to our family doctor who is aware that he is allergic to penicillin. He prescribed him amoxicillin which he took unaware of the risk and broke out in hives. Why would the doctor do this an . . .

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Irritated, Inflamed Upper Back of Mouth

Jonathan Bernstein MD — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:05:00 EST

Question: Periodically and recurrently I get an illness with the following symptoms: When my illness starts, I get an irritated feeling at the upper back of my mouth/throat,where there's a connection to the nose.

Then later I get other symptoms: I feel warm, especially the face, like a fever - uppe . . .

Answer: I would recommend you seen an experienced allergist who can determine whether this is an allergic or non-allergic chronic rhinitis condition. Many of your symptoms could be related to this condition. It is also necessary to determine if you have structural problems contributing to your symptom . . .

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Cat Scan dye/pepper Allergies

Jonathan Bernstein MD — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:03:00 EST

Question: years ago i had an alergic reaction to cat scan dye after an auto accident, since then ive found myelf to be allergic to all types of peppers, from blacvk pepper to just holding a pepper in my hand causes a reaction. Is this a common combination? What treatments if any are available besides benadryl . . .

Answer: There is no relationship between IV contrast dye reactions and reactions to peppers. I would see an allergist to determine if the reactions you are experiencing are IgE mediated (immediate), delayed type or irritant. For now the treatment of choice is avoidance. However, an allergy . . .

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Burning Smell in Nostril

NetWellness Staff . — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:02:00 EST

Question: why do I suddenly smell a disgusting burning smell in my nose?

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Allergic to Advil

Jonathan Bernstein MD — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST

Question: I am allergic to Advil.... I break out in hives, if I take it any length of time...... Can I take Aleve???

Answer: As both Alleve and Advil are non-sterodial anti-inflammatory agents I would avoid both due to their potential cross-reactivity.

You would need to see an experienced board certified allergist experienced with addressing drug reactions who could help determine what you could or could . . .

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Delayed Reaction to Penicilin

Jonathan Bernstein MD — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:12:00 EST

Question:
Is it possible to have a delayed reaction of about three or four weeks to penicilin or clindamycin? Reaction was itchy rash which subsided after three days.

Answer: Delayed drug reactions do occur but usually days and not weeks after taking the drug.

3-4 weeks is not very likely.

It was probably related to some other process. However, without more history it is difficult to ascertain to what.

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Allergic Reaction to CT Scan Dye

Jonathan Bernstein MD — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:10:00 EST

Question: I had a ct scan on friday and they shot this dye in me and i never had a ct scan before . now two days later i look like i been in a tanning booth.how lon g is this going to take to go away.

Answer: Delayed reactions to contrast dye have been reported. I would notify your doctor of this reaction to determine if indeed it was related to the contrast dye. In the future, if there is any concerns that it was related, if you require contrast you should be pre-treated according to publish . . .

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Real Feathers vs Synthetic Feathers

NetWellness Staff . — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:10:00 EST

Question: If a person has a feather allergy, is this typically an allergy to "real" feathers such as from birds, down pillows/comforters/etc, or to all feathers including the costume/synthetic variety?

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