Allergy and immunology
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Choosing medicines in sulfonamide hypersensitivity
9 September 2026People allergic to one sulfonamide antibiotic should avoid other sulfonamide antibiotics. We advise on prescribing non-antibiotic sulfonamides in this situation
Using antihistamines during breastfeeding
5 February 2026Cetirizine and loratadine are preferred antihistamines when breastfeeding full-term, healthy infants. Chlorphenamine is the preferred sedating antihistamine.
Hay fever or allergic rhinitis: treatment during pregnancy
31 January 2025Use non-pharmacological treatments for the initial management of hay fever during pregnancy. If insufficient, use topical treatments or oral antihistamines.
Managing reactions to dental local anaesthetic injections
30 July 2024Reactions to dental local anaesthetics (LA) are usually psychogenic. We describe symptoms and management of allergy, adverse effects and psychogenic reactions.
Using NSAIDs in asthma
17 July 2024Safety and prescribing scenarios for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults with asthma are outlined.