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How Can A Rash At The Back Of The Neck Be Treated?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017
Question: My 80 year old husband has a reaction to Robitussion CF. He has a rash at the back of his neck and some pain in his neck. Should I take him to the ER? email address: YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes...take him to ER

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.

Yes,any drug reaction is an emergency and you should be taking him to ER as early as possible.

Give him anti allergic tablets.a low dose steroid dose if the rash is more.
Apply anti allergic creams and give analgesics for pain

I hope the answer was useful.

Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.

Thank you.
Kind regards.
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How Can A Rash At The Back Of The Neck Be Treated?

Brief Answer: yes...take him to ER Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting the question. I have gone through your medical history in detail. Yes,any drug reaction is an emergency and you should be taking him to ER as early as possible. Give him anti allergic tablets.a low dose steroid dose if the rash is more. Apply anti allergic creams and give analgesics for pain I hope the answer was useful. Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have. Thank you. Kind regards.