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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Treatment is generally unnecessary, but antihistamines or epinephrine may be needed in certain instances. | |||
== Medical Therapy == | == Medical Therapy == | ||
Treatment is in the form of supportive care such as fluids and oxygen. | Treatment is in the form of supportive care such as fluids and oxygen. H1 and H2 receptor ([[histamine receptor]]s) blocking medications can also be given with some success. Oral anti-histamines are very effective, showing improvement within 10–15 minutes. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/marinetoxins_g.htm | http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/marinetoxins_g.htm | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Overview
Treatment is generally unnecessary, but antihistamines or epinephrine may be needed in certain instances.
Medical Therapy
Treatment is in the form of supportive care such as fluids and oxygen. H1 and H2 receptor (histamine receptors) blocking medications can also be given with some success. Oral anti-histamines are very effective, showing improvement within 10–15 minutes.
References
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/marinetoxins_g.htm