Is my child really allergic to that medicine?? (Misconceptions about drug allergies)

A lot of people think they have allergy to medications when they don’t. In this episode, I welcome Allergist and Immunologist Farah Khan to chat about drug allergies and share some misconceptions. We discuss: What a true drug allergy looks like Why not all rashes while on antibiotics are a drug allergy Are true drug allergies hereditary? What to do if you truly feel your child has a drug allergy Connect with Farah Khan on Instagram @farah.khan.md For more on allergies watch Dr. Mona's "Food Allergies and Kids" video on YouTube. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood. Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey. Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube for more!