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Allergens are everywhere. You can have an allergic reaction to medication. Your body can react to medicine like it's a germ. Some people are allergic to latex, the rubber material used in gloves, condoms, and balloons. Phthlatates, a toxic chemical in soap, can also cause allergies.
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This month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and outpatient procedures and I always bring up allergies and asthma early on. As in, "I have asthma, keep an eye on my breathing during the procedure please" and, "I have food allergies, so here's the list, just in case, that's related to any medication…
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James Thompson, MD, Health Pro, posted Q & A on Drug Reactions: Was it an… I've been asked a multitude of questions about drug allergies over the past…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered What is the cause behind salicylic acid… Hi Claire... The thing about allergies is that they are unpredictable.…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered everytime i smell perfumes and other… That definitely sounds as though it could be an allergic reaction, Lors,…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered What can you use to get rid of the rash… Hi Anna... Mostly, you'll probably need to wait for the allergic…
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