Q: Which doctor treats multiple drug allergy syndrome / multiple drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
A: Multiple drug allergy syndrome may be diagnosed and treated by an allergist (immunologist) or a general practitioner. Once diagnosed, the patient should inform the treating doctor of the presence of the condition.
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Q: How does multiple drug allergy syndrome differ from multiple drug intolerance syndrome (MDIS)?
A: Multiple drug allergy syndrome occurs due to an immunological mechanism while multiple drug intolerance syndrome does not have an immunological basis.
