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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are more than a dozen modern antibiotics in the penicillin family, and an estimated 32 million Americans - around 10% of the population - who report being allergic to them. But ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — According to the CDC, approximately 80% of patients with a penicillin allergy lose their sensitivity after 10 years. A simple skin test can be done to see if you have this ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As many as 10% of people who think they are allergic to penicillin aren’t. Local allergist Dr. Sunil Joshi explained why so many people may have the wrong information about their ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The CDC recommends that nurses improve their evaluation of penicillin allergies. A mnemonic device helped ...