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Shellfish Allergy

2017-11-04 21:40:07
I ate crab two days ago and today I had an allergic reaction. My face is hugely swollen and I can't hear in my right ear. The doctor just told me to get anti histamines but I haven't improved at all. Do I need to go to hospital?
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Yup. Don't you think it's serious enough to go to a hospital.

Answered2017-11-05 03:50:18

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