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Be Alert for Severe Drug Allergic Reactions
Severe drug-related skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) may occur after taking certain medications, including Allopurinol, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, and Abacavir. These reactions may develop within the first 3 months after starting the medication.
Double Filtration Plasmapheresis (DFPP) Treatment
Double Filtration Plasmapheresis (DFPP) is a treatment that cleanses the blood by filtering plasma, or the liquid portion of the blood. This method helps remove disease-causing substances from the body immediately, such as excess proteins, fats, toxins, antibodies, and inflammatory substances. When combined with medication, DFPP can help improve the condition more quickly, support faster recovery, and enhance the body’s healing process.
Why MFM Specialists Matter: What Every Expecting Mother Should Know Before Antenatal Care
Specialists in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) play a vital role in managing high-risk pregnancies. With advanced technology, structured care planning, and a multidisciplinary approach, they help reduce risks for both mother and baby from pregnancy through delivery.
Double Filtration Plasmapheresis (DFPP): A Blood Purification Treatment
It is a medical treatment that works by filtering plasma (the liquid part of blood) to remove harmful substances from the body. This method helps eliminate the underlying causes of certain diseases directly from the plasma, such as excess proteins, lipids (fats), toxins, antibodies, and inflammatory substances.
Watch Out for Severe Drug Allergies!!
Severe Drug Allergic Reactions: Steven-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) from These Medications
Allergies in Children
You may have heard that children nowadays are experiencing more allergies, and you may wonder if your child has allergies as well. To begin, let's get familiar with childhood allergies. Starting from just a few months old, some children may be allergic to cow's milk, which can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, even blood in the stool. Others may experience severe rashes or wheezing after consuming milk. Some children may have such severe reactions that they go into shock, stop breathing, or lose consciousness. Other foods, such as eggs, soy, and wheat, can also trigger allergic reactions just like cow's milk. Allergies often occur in children who have a family history of allergies.