Next Steps
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Allergic reactions are sometimes unpredictable.
-Always watch for a return of symptoms as medications wear off or exposure to an allergen trigger continues.
-Return of symptoms may be sudden and severe.
-Anticipate a possible return of the reaction and a need to return to the medical office or emergency department.
-Use all medications only as instructed or as prescribed.
-Therapy to suppress an allergic reaction may involve long-acting antihistamines and other antiallergy medications.
-Severe cases may require a course of steroid treatment lasting as long as four weeks.
Allergy journal