Many conditions, lifestyle choices, medications, and diseases interfere with your ability to heal or fight infection. You may be at risk for a more serious problem from your symptoms if you have any of the following. Be sure to tell your health professional.

Conditions

A severe allergies reaction in the past

Being female

A family history of allergies

History of frequent:

Respiratory illnesses

Sinus infections

Ear infections Skin sensitivities

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Lifestyle choices

Alcohol abuse or withdrawal

Drug abuse or withdrawal

Smoking or other tobacco use

body piercings

Medications

ACE inhibitors, such as captopril or enalapril

Antibiotics, such as penicillin, cephalosporins, sulfonamides, or vancomycin Seizure medications, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, or valproate

Beta-blocking medications, such as propranolol, timolol, or metoprolol

Blood and blood products

Complementary and alternative medications, such as echinacea

Contrast dyes used in X-ray studies

COX-2 inhibitors, such as

Celebrex Enzymes, such as trypsin and streptokinase

Medications used to treat cancer (chemotherapy)

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin

Vaccines, antiviral medications, and immunoglobulins

Diseases

Asthma Atopic dermatitis Cancer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Diabetes HIV infection Nasal polyps

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