More than 20% of the population is suspected to have a penicillin allergy, yet less than 5% have this allergy. Because a recorded "penicillin allergy" entails altered antibiotic management, risk for ...

Millions of people believe they can’t take the life-saving drug, but most can. An award-winning program is helping UVA students find answers.

Allergy symptoms can range from a mild, self-limiting rash to severe facial swelling and trouble breathing. A health care professional may ask you several questions about your allergies, such as what ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which makes ...

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a T-cell–mediated severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by rash, fever, internal organ involvement, and systemic ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first drug to treat people with potentially deadly food allergies. Xolair, an injection, is now available to adults and children 1 year and ...

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Hives are itchy red or white bumps that often stem from an allergic reaction. Unlike some other rashes, hives are not contagious and are an allergic-type reaction. Hives and other rashes can become ...

Those with seasonal allergies have likely experienced the itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and scratchy throat, but there are some lesser-known symptoms you might also want to watch for.