What are the symptoms of penicillin allergy?
Disease description:
I took penicillin this morning, and now I'm starting to have difficulty breathing. Could this be an allergic reaction? What are the symptoms of penicillin allergy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Mingxuan
Penicillin allergy can cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing and palpitations. The main manifestations of penicillin allergy include angioedema and anaphylactic shock, with anaphylactic shock being a rapid, IgE-mediated allergic reaction. Shock symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold extremities, cyanosis of the lips, decreased blood pressure, and coma can lead to death within a very short time.
