Allergies and Immunology

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: Causes & Treatment

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is a rare but severe skin reaction, typically triggered by certain medications. It usually presents with sudden eruptions of sterile pustules on a red, swollen...

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: Causes & Treatment

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is a rare but severe skin reaction, typically triggered by certain medications. It usually presents with sudden eruptions of sterile...

Allergic Asthma: Triggers, Symptoms, and Management

Allergic Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder that makes breathing difficult. When you have asthma, your airways become swollen and narrowed. These respiratory symptoms...

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Deadly Drug Reaction

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare but life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction, most commonly triggered by medications. It ranks among the most severe dermatologic emergencies, with...

Angioedema: What Triggers Swelling and How to Manage It

Angioedema is a condition where fluid builds up deep under your skin or inside your body, which results in sudden swelling. When angioedema involves...

Penicillin Allergy: Symptoms, Risks, and Alternatives

Penicillin allergy is an immune-mediated reaction that occurs when the body identifies penicillin or its breakdown products as harmful, triggering an allergic response. Although...

Latex Allergy: How to Manage and Avoid Reactions

Latex allergy is the body's allergic response to latex (natural rubber) exposure and is characterized by typical allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, hives, and...