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What Causes Breathlessness And Throat Discomfort While On Tamiflu?

My 21 year old son was told he is having an allergic reaction to Tamiflu - he isn t able to sleep and just when he is about to doze off an gasps for air and states that after he swallows liquid (water) his throat feels like it is going to close - will this pass with time or is there something (Benadryl) that he can take at home?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In case of drug allergy you have to consult your physician or ER as early as possible. Use oxygen if near by try to take back rest keep your mouth open. Immediately you may stop the drug you may use bronchodilator with antihistamine or steroids to recover. Some times in anaphylaxis need adrenal injection needed. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Breathlessness And Throat Discomfort While On Tamiflu?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In case of drug allergy you have to consult your physician or ER as early as possible. Use oxygen if near by try to take back rest keep your mouth open. Immediately you may stop the drug you may use bronchodilator with antihistamine or steroids to recover. Some times in anaphylaxis need adrenal injection needed. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu