3 New Studies Shed Light on Penicillin Allergy
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Blog Post CommentAs a little girl in the 70s When I was given Penicillon , my little teeth went brown. Does this mean I was allergic to it and does that mean I am still? I have Athma and have had it since I was 4. On Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 10:16 AM Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America < support@aafa.org> wrote:
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Blog Post CommentHello @Ingrid and welcome! There are certain antibiotics like tetracycline that, when given to children during the early years of tooth development, can cause browning of the teeth . This is not an allergy to the medicine. Tetracycline is now not given to kids under 8 because of this effect on their teeth. Here is more information on drug allergies .
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Blog Post CommentWell, My son is 16 years old and when he was younger he had a reaction to a penicillin medication and ever since then, the doctor said he is allergic to penicillin, without doing any other testing. Recently I took him to allergist office and they will be performing a Penicillin test that will be given orally to him, I will pick up from the pharmacy azithromycin and asked not to be mixed, and they will be given in the office 3 different doses to see if he is truly allergic to penicillin. Is...
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Blog Post CommentWelcome, @NKristin . It's good to have you here with your question. It also may be worth exploring our sister site https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org It's another login but worth the many posts on amoxicillin reactions.
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Blog Post CommentMy 3 year old had an ear infection. She was treated with amoxicillin. She was still running fever after 5 days. It was at 104 at one point and hard to control. The doctor then switched her to omnicef. After the second dose of omnicef she woke up with hives in her diaper area. It then spread under her armpits, feet, hands, knees and elbows. The next day her knees were swollen and she had knee pain. Her pediatrician suspected it may be a serum sickness reaction. He sent me to an allergist. The...
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Blog Post Comment@Melanie913 , welcome to the community! We're glad you're here ☺️ That's a great question! Dealing with the costs of medicines can be overwhelming and stressful. There are different programs that may offer financial assistance for asthma medicines. You can find more information, here: Drug Assistance Programs . The list includes drug assistance programs, pharmacy drug savings programs, nonprofit copay and premium assistance, and state drug assistance programs. We also have a blog with tips...
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Blog Post Comment❤️This is a great resource. I'm glad I found it. Question I have insurance through my job but it doesn't cover my preventive inhaler and they are extremely expensive. Are there any programs that help with that?
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Blog Post CommentThat's great news! - Now, can we get a "cap" on other inhalers, especially Advair?
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Blog Post CommentThis sure doesn’t help those of us with Medicare. I don’t believe it’s covered anyway.
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Blog Post CommentHey @Candy J ! ☺️ Navigating the costs of medicines, can be frustrating! Especially, when your insurance doesn't cover them, there's a high co-pay, and/or there are limited programs that offer assistance. People with asthma face large financial barriers to certain medicines and treatments. AAFA works to support public policies that will benefit people with asthma and allergies. This includes key priorities like promoting access to quality health care and affordable medications. Please know...
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Blog Post CommentWhat I just read about Gsk lowering prices, does that include my Flovent HFA (Fluticasone HFA)?
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Blog Post Comment❤️👍Last year I had to switch from Symbicort to Advair discus because my monthly copay for Symbicort had risen to almost $400, and my plan didn’t cover the generic. Advair generic was more affordable, about $200 monthly, but still expensive and beyond my means, so I started to get it not through my health insurance but through a drug discount plan that gets its meds from out of the country and takes about a month to get to me, but costs $125 for a three month supply. It’s been tough, so hearing...
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Blog Post CommentAny idea if Medicare will cover it now? Been using it for years and suddenly it’s not covered
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Blog Post Comment👍Thanks to all who toil for this over the years. I am glad vulnerable people will be able to afford their medications. Long way to go, however, is a start.
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Blog Post CommentFirst, I'm very sorry Medicare is no longer covering the meds you need. If you haven't already, check for any drug assistance programs that may be able to help lower the cost - Drug Assistance Program Yesterday AAFA met with the White House about inhaler costs. Starting in 2025, the cost of all prescription medicines for people on Medicare will not exceed $2,000 a year. AAFA will keep working with policymakers to take additional steps to lower costs, including through the Medicaid program.
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Blog Post Comment❤️Applause, Applause!!! - Better late than never. 😎
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Blog Post CommentI see in this report that the $35 cap on our asthma medications will be for those with commercial/private insurance or no insurance. Does that mean that those of us with supplemental medication insurance who are on Medicare will still be paying co-pays of over $100 for our inhalers?
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Blog Post Comment💯👍Correct, this price cap goes into effect for those with commercial or no insurance. Government insurance is a separate problem that AAFA is still working to address. The pricing system is very complicated and there is still a lot of work to do to ensure everyone has access to affordable asthma medications. Affordable access to healthcare is one of AAFA's key policy issues .
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Blog Post CommentI am on Medicare. What is the most effective way I can help advocate for government covering the cost as commercial insurance does?
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Blog Post Comment❤️This is a great question, @BaLu . Contacting your state and local representatives is a great way to make your voice heard. AAFA also speaks with policymakers on behalf of those with asthma and allergies to advocate for access to affordable medications. Sharing community stories like yours helps us with these discussions. You can share your story by emailing us at stories@aafa.org . Sharing your story locally or via social media is another way to spread awareness of this issue and the...
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Blog Post CommentNo one accepts used or expired inhalers. No drug store, no police drop off and no solid waste authority. If someone out there has actually returned an inhaler please let me know.
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Blog Post Comment@Allen - I'm sorry you're running into trouble finding a facility to take your inhalers! Most inhalers are considered hazardous waste, so they cannot be disposed of in a medical waste disposal box, pharmaceutical disposal box, or a sharps container. This can make it tricky when finding the right place to dispose of expired or used inhalers. Usually the easiest way to get rid of them is by giving them to your local pharmacy (make sure to call first). At some pharmacies, you can also buy...
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Blog Post Comment💯If you want more lowered drug prices for persons on Medicare - Vote! The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by teh Biden Administration, finally allows the government to finally negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to lower prices. I fear if Biden does not win again in 2024, all that will be for nothing.
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Blog Post CommentI have been following the news about the price drops for the Asthma controller inhalers. My only question is why hasn't GlaxoSmithKline the only pharmaceutical company that has not dropped the out of pocket costs for their Asthma controller inhalers? I see that the other pharmaceutical companies have already dropped the out of pocket costs to $35.00 as of June 1st, 2024. I am currently taking the Breo Elipta 100-25mcg daily Asthma controller inhaler. Does anyone know when GlaxoSmithKline is...
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Blog Post Comment❤️Hello @Lynn Marie Lott ! Correct, the price cap for GSK will go into effect no later than Jan. 1st, 2025. It is possible some, or all, of their inhalers mentioned will see the price cap before then. These types of changes can take time to organize and fully implement. You can stay up-to-date with any developments by checking AAFA's blog and/or subscribing to AAFA's newsletter - aafa.org/subscribe.
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Blog Post CommentWe updated this blog post on Sept. 13, 2024, to include links to other ways to save on asthma medicines.
