Sick Enough
A pair of hospitalists - Internal Medicine physicians who specialize in hospital work - share their experiences and thoughts about what life is like when you spend all your time in hospitals. Disclaimer: Although we are doctors, we are not YOUR doctor. This podcast is designed for education and entertainment and it is not meant to be portrayed as official medical advice. Furthermore, we are not trained in pediatrics and are not qualified to comment on care for children. Questions? Thoughts? Want to be heard on the show? E-mail us, sickenoughpodcast@gmail.com For artwork, thanks to Swede Kustom Studios and Two Birds Artwork.For sound and editing, thanks to Alex our sound guy.
Sick Enough
Medication Allergies: are you really allergic to penicillin?
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Episode 20
Welcome to Sick Enough, the podcast about hospital doctors, hospital issues, and the health conditions we commonly encounter.
Are you allergic to penicillin? Tyler bets that you aren't! There are a number of misconceptions about medication allergies, and patients can really limit their care when they claim an allergy (especially to antibiotics) that they don't have. In this episode, we discuss what constitutes a true allergy. We talk about the distinction between an allergy, an intolerance, and a side effect (or adverse effect).
Please email us with questions or comments at SickEnoughPodcast@gmail.com.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/pediatrics/news/5-common-misperceptions-about-penicillin-allergies/mqc-20440491