PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Peishan Wu
AU  - Katherine Longbottom
AU  - Rosemary Hague
AU  - Gillian Vance
TI  - Fifteen minute consultation: a child with a suspected drug allergy
AID  - 10.1136/archdischild-2016-311188
DP  - 2017 Nov 13
TA  - Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition
PG  - edpract-2016-311188
4099  - http://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2017/11/13/archdischild-2016-311188.short
4100  - http://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2017/11/13/archdischild-2016-311188.full
AB  - Adverse drug reactions are common in children, but true drug allergy is rare. It can be difficult to determine whether signs such as skin rashes are caused by the underlying illness or medications prescribed. Accurate diagnosis is important for patient safety and optimal treatment. We review the presentation of drug allergy and discuss current management options for children.