title: Drug allergy. Best diagnostic and treatment approaches.
abstract: The problems in identifying and managing drug allergy are myriad, primarily because of the number of possible agents involved, the lack of objective diagnostic methods, and the varied signs and symptoms that may occur. Allergic reactions can be life-threatening and are avoidable in most cases. A careful and serious approach is important because the effect of medical decisions can be significant. Physicians should keep in mind that an allergic reaction to any drug can occur in any patient at any time.
authors.affiliation: National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Denver, CO 80206.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Volz
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006728:Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008997:Monobactams / Q000009:adverse effects; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D003287:Contrast Media; D006728:Hormones; D008997:Monobactams; D010406:Penicillins