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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