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Document specific reactions (e.g., rash, nausea, facial swelling, anaphylaxis) to:

• Foods
• Insects
• Environmental factors: pets, mould, smoking, dust mites, carpets, feather pillows, stuffed animals, detergents
• Medications (e.g., antibiotics, anesthetics)

References

1. Bickley LS, Szilagyi, PG. The Health History. In: Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2007: 7.