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Using Zytec And Zantac For Severe Itching And Swelling Of Back. Allergic To Dustmites And Grass. Suggest A Specialist

My 18 year old has developed streaking hives and itching 8 months ago. He is on zytec and zantac 150 bid. Blood work showed allergic to dust mites and grasses. I asked for the testing with the shots and had to be off of the antihistamines for 7 days prior to testing. His symptoms are getting worse. He was off of the meds for 2 days and had to leave school for severe itching and swelling of his back. Can you please advise on another specialist he is beyond miserable. Marcy
posted on Thu, 5 Dec 2013
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He might need a short course steroid like methylprednisolone 4mg twice for 5 days.Levocetrizine and monteleucast to continue for one week after the steroid course might clear his attack.Calamine lotion for external application give him soothing effect.Hope this may help you
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Using Zytec And Zantac For Severe Itching And Swelling Of Back. Allergic To Dustmites And Grass. Suggest A Specialist

Hi He might need a short course steroid like methylprednisolone 4mg twice for 5 days.Levocetrizine and monteleucast to continue for one week after the steroid course might clear his attack.Calamine lotion for external application give him soothing effect.Hope this may help you thanks