Allergic to Penicillin?
Allergy Chicago,Penicillin Allergy,Rash Identification
I was on a trip in Disney World 8 days after my 5-year-old son had started on Amoxicillin for Strep throat. I thought to myself, “We are not contagious, and he was feeling great, so let’s enjoy our scheduled trip”! On the last day, he woke up covered in a rash. As the minutes (which…
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Sensitization Rates to Aeroallergens in Chicago
Allergist Chicago,Allergy Chicago
As urbanization and climate change evolve, so does the impact of environmentalallergens on public health. Cities like Chicago, with a dense population and a mix ofurban and suburban areas, are particularly vulnerable to airborne allergens, known asaeroallergens. Understanding sensitization rates to aeroallergens can help cityplanners, healthcare providers, and residents better manage and mitigate the impact…
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