Penicillin allergy is one of the most reported drug allergies in the U.S., but the vast majority of those reports are inaccurate. Understanding the truth behind this allergy is crucial — not just for ...

EHR documentation of penicillin allergies often misclassifies intolerances as allergies, leading to potential adverse outcomes from inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. The study found only 50.9% ...

Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Rates of patient reactions to direct penicillin challenges are ...

A direct oral penicillin challenge sufficed to remove an incorrect penicillin allergy label on people considered to have a low-risk history, the international PALACE trial found. Just 0.5% of people ...

Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years – maybe since ...

We recently marked "National Penicillin Allergy Day" on September 28. If you're asking "Why is that a thing?", the answer is that approximately 30 million Americans report an allergy to penicillin or ...

Oral surgery patients with penicillin allergies who take a certain kind of antibiotic as perioperative prophylaxis face a greater risk of developing surgical site infections, according to a study ...

When mold fungus spores reach the air, they can cause various allergy symptoms like a runny nose, itchy eyes, and coughing. While there are many different types of molds, one common indoor mold is ...

Many people believe they have a penicillin allergy, but up to 90% are not actually allergic. Side effects like nausea are often mistaken for a true allergic reaction. An allergist can perform tests to ...