Next Steps

Follow-up

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.