my dad has had broncitus, and me and my mom went 2 the movies, wen we got back my dad had broken out in hives, what should he do! HELP PLZ
2006-12-30 15:09:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Go to the emergency room because if he takes anything it could react with the meds he is already taking. Usually Benadryl works for hives.
2006-12-30 17:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he taken anything that he may have been allergic to? Hives can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction. If he is having any difficulty breathing or signs of shock (pale, clammy skin; altered level of consciousness, feeling faint), CALL 911! If only his skin is affected and you suspect an allergic reaction, he can take 25-50 mg of Benadryl. To be safe, call a doctor!
2006-12-30 23:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by mommy-to-one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hives could be a result of either an allergic reaction to a medication he has taken or to food or anything that has come in contact with his skin that he is allergic to. an antihistimine will help like benedryl. You need to watch closely for swelling of the tongue or throat. Also, watch him closely to make sure his beathing is regular. If he has any trouble breathing or feels like his throat is closing get him to an ER or call 911 immediately. He could be having a sever allergic reaction that could cause his throat to close and he could die...obviously could be very serious. Call your doctor or his/her on-call sub.
2006-12-30 23:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by jdtexas35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl is what I take when I get hives but if he is on medication, check with his doctor or a pharmasist before he starts taking it or anything else.
2006-12-30 23:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by You asked! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Take Benedryl ... you can safely take up to 150mg at home.
2. Call the doctor's office.
3. Consider going to the ER.
2006-12-30 23:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benedryl...
was it something he ate at the movies...? was it scary? something he touched? His he allergic to anything at the movies....
Benedryl works for me when I get the hives from turkey...
He might also want to apply cool damp clothes to the area (s) and call his doctor/or ER
Has it ever happened to him before?
2006-12-30 23:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happened to me once I went o the emergency room, they gave me a shot and it really helped, I was allergic to some medicine I HAD TAKEN, if that is what is happening to him it can be life threatening if he starts having trouble breathing get him to doctor fast. hope he will be OK.
2006-12-30 23:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he taking medication? It could be an alergic reaction. Or he has a high fever? Take him to the Dr.
2006-12-30 23:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And also, he could be allergic to medication he's taking for bronchitis. He should call his doctor immediately, but definitely take a otc drug such as Benadryl.
2006-12-30 23:11:59 · answer #9 · answered by Stacey R. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get some benedrly be careful this can get dangerous he is allergie to one of his medication see a doctor quickly because the throat can swell.
2006-12-30 23:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by annjilena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋