Penicillin Allergy Treatments

Penicillin allergies often present with a number of distressing reactions such as hives, rashes, pruritis, wheezing, and swelling of the lips, tongue or face. Severe anaphylaxis can be deadly. Some warning signs of anaphylaxis include low blood pressure, faint pulse rate, constricted airways, lightheadedness, red skin, hives, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Medical management varies depending on how severe the allergy is.
Treatments for allergic reactions include bronchodilators, which can help restore normal breathing and wheezing by expanding the airways. Corticosteroids may be helpful in reducing inflammation and may also be taken as a prophylactic. For severe reactions, epinephrine, a form of …