Drug Allergy
A drug allergy is an immune system reaction to a medication that the body identifies as harmful. It can appear shortly after taking the drug or with some delay.
Common symptoms:
- Hives, redness, or itching on the skin
- Swelling of the lips, eyelids, or face
- In more serious cases, difficulty breathing
When to see a doctor? Any reaction after taking a medication warrants an evaluation; if there is difficulty breathing or significant swelling, care should be immediate.
Which specialist treats it? The allergist is the professional who studies this type of reaction; the dermatologist evaluates the skin manifestations, and the pediatrician provides guidance in childhood. Identifying with a specialist which drug causes it is key to preventing new reactions.
Data on 14 doctors who treat drug allergy
Specialties that treat drug allergy
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in drug allergy
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dra. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dra. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Guillermo Leopoldo Ruiz
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dra. García Ruiz María Teresa
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Frequently asked questions
What is drug allergy?
A drug allergy is an immune system reaction to a medication that the body identifies as harmful. It can appear shortly after taking the drug or with some delay.
Which doctor treats drug allergy?
Drug Allergy is usually treated by specialists in allergist, dermatologist, pediatrician, allergist.