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(Z88) Personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances
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71 700 in individuals diagnosis personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances confirmed
Diagnosis personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances is diagnosed Women are 26.13% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances - Men and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances
Absence or low individual and public risk
Personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances - what does this mean
Allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances occurs when a person's immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance as a threat and produces antibodies to fight it, resulting in an allergic reaction when the person is exposed to the substance again.
What happens during the disease - personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances
The pathogenesis of this condition is likely due to an immunological reaction to the drug, medicament or biological substance. the patient's body has developed an immune response to the substance, which results in an allergic reaction. the body produces antibodies, which then bind to the substance, resulting in inflammation, itching, swelling and other allergic symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests such as blood and urine tests
- Skin prick tests
- Patch tests
- Intradermal tests
- Provocation tests
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) tests
- Elimination diets
- Food challenge tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To treat the disease without causing an allergic reaction
- Avoid administering drugs, medicaments and biological substances known to cause an allergic reaction
- Identify and avoid potential triggers of the allergic reaction
- Administer medications to reduce the severity of the allergic reaction
- Provide patient education on the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction
- Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction
- Administer medications to treat the underlying cause of the allergic reaction
- Refer patient to an allergist for further evaluation and testing
3 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments and biological substances - Prevention
The best way to prevent an allergic reaction to drugs, medicaments and biological substances is to be aware of any known allergies and to disclose them to medical professionals before taking any medications. it is also important to read the labels of any medications and to be aware of any potential side effects.