Benadryl intramuscularly, The patient was treated with

Benadryl intramuscularly

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The patient was treated with epinephrine 1:1000, 0.3 mL subcutaneously along with 50 mg Benadryl intramuscularly. A!er about 15- 20 minutes she states that itching started to feel better. The rash has started to fade a little bit and feeling a lot more comfortable. IMPRESSION: Acute allergic reaction to unknown irritant with urticaria and pruritus. ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: The patient has what looks to be some type of allergic reaction, although the underlying cause is difficult to assess. Suspect known dust and mold allergy may have been exacerbated when cleaning the old shed. Patient received instructions regarding antihistamine over-the-counter medicines. She is responding already to Benadryl and the epinephrine we gave her here. If this condition worsens or she develops any respiratory complaints, shortness of breath, wheezing, or tongue or lip swelling she is to return immediately for evaluation. She is discharged in stable condition.

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