Difficulty breathing , wheezing , and other symptoms may indicate anaphylactic reaction . Skin testing may confirm allergy to penicillin-type medications. A history of allergic-type reaction after use of a medication is often considered adequately diagnostic for drug allergy. The treatment goal is relief of symptoms. The offending medication should be avoided.
Most drug allergies respond readily to treatment.
A few cases cause severe asthma or anaphylaxis . Call your health care provider if you are taking a medication and develop symptoms indicating drug allergy. This photograph represents a severe case. Contact dermatitis is a relatively common condition, and can be caused by many substances. This is a close-up of a dermatitis reaction.