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If you\u2019re allergic to penicillin, join the club: penicillin allergies are the most common drug allergy in Sellersville, affecting approximately 10 percent of the population. But are you really <\/em>allergic to penicillin? Recent research indicates penicillin allergies aren\u2019t nearly as common as we have been led to believe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of a Penicillin Allergy<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A penicillin allergy is an allergic reaction to the penicillin antibiotic brought on by your body\u2019s immune system. While the penicillin drug is harmless, some people develop adverse reactions when their immune system perceives it as a threat. This is what causes all allergic reactions, from pollen and pet dander to food and drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms<\/a> of a penicillin allergy include rashes and hives; itchy\/watery eyes; and swelling of the lips, tongue and face. A more serious reaction called anaphylaxis can sometimes occur. Though rare, anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition and is considered a medical emergency. Within an hour of taking penicillin, anaphylactic symptoms set in; these include difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, rapid or weak pulse, loss of consciousness, bluish skin, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and hives. Shock, coma and death may result without prompt treatment consisting of an injection of epinephrine. Anaphylaxis and other severe reactions to penicillin are most likely in people with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n