Tag: drug hypersensitivity

False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Save Lives and Reduce Antibiotic Resistance
By Celia Rawdon
False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Save Lives and Reduce Antibiotic Resistance

Over 95% of people labeled allergic to penicillin aren't truly allergic. Getting tested can remove false labels, reduce antibiotic resistance, and save lives. Here's how the process works and why it matters.