Tag: drug hypersensitivity

Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Allergic Drug Reactions

Learn the key differences between medication side effects and true allergic reactions - why mixing them up can lead to dangerous treatments, higher costs, and antibiotic resistance. Know what to look for and how to get tested.

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): What You Need to Know

DRESS syndrome is a rare but deadly drug reaction causing fever, rash, and organ failure. Learn the warning signs, how it's diagnosed, why it's often missed, and what treatments actually work.