“A patient does not need to avoid penicillin if a family member is allergic to penicillin.” Dr. Ana-Maria CopaescuJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna along with expert allergy and immunology specialist Dr. Ana-Maria Copaescu on this episode of The Allergist, as they unravel the intricacies of penicillin allergy, a commonly misunderstood health concern.On this episode:The PALACE Study Breakthrough: How direct oral penicillin challenge is reshaping allergy testing.Understanding the PEN-FAST Score: A crucial tool in evaluating the likelihood of penicillin allergy.Symptoms and Safety: Understanding the common symptoms of penicillin allergy and associated risks.A Closer Look at Fatalities: Debunking fears and highlighting the rarity of severe reactions.Safety in Pregnancy: Exploring the findings on the safety of direct oral penicillin challenge in pregnant patients.Rethinking Drug Allergy Labels: Dr. Copaescu's perspective on why these labels are not life sentences.The Path Forward: The importance of clinical evaluations by an allergy immunologist.Prepare to have your assumptions challenged and your understanding deepened. This enlightening discussion sheds light on a topic that affects many, yet is often misinterpreted. Tune in now to discover the truths about penicillin allergy with Dr. Hanna and Dr. Copaescu!Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_ca