On today’s show we speak to allergist, Dr. Payel Gupta about penicillin allergy.  Dr. Gupta is triple board certified in Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and currently has a practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with ENT and Allergy Associates.  We discuss how common penicillin allergy is and how commonly the diagnosis is incorrect.  She goes through the four types of hypersensitivity reaction, and then focus in on type I, the IgE-mediated reaction.  We go through presentation, treatment, and some commonly confused conditions.  She teaches us how penicillin testing is done, why we can trust it and dispels some misconceptions about penicillin allergy.Dr. Gupta earned her medical degree from Michigan State University; and then pursued a residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She then moved to New York City where she completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center.   She is currently on the board of the New York Allergy and Asthma Society and serves as the treasurer/ secretary.  She is also a National Spokesperson for the American Lung Association.Find her podcast at itchpodcast.com and follow her on Instagram @nycdoctor.Find this and all episodes on your favorite podcast platform at SucceedinMedicine.comPlease be sure to leave a five-star review, a nice comment and SHARE!!!This medical podcast with a physician mentor explores why penicillin allergy is so commonly overdiagnosed and what busy doctors and overwhelmed physicians need to know to get it right. We review physician lessons on the four types of hypersensitivity reaction, with a focus on type I IgE-mediated reactions, and how to distinguish true allergy from commonly confused conditions. Physicians will learn how penicillin allergy testing is performed, why it is reliable, and how to dispel common misconceptions that lead to physician stress, doctor regret, and unnecessary changes in medical decisions. This episode gives good physicians, female physicians, physician parents, and physician executives practical medical education for managing patient relationships, communicating with patients, and improving patient encounters by accurately diagnosing penicillin allergy. With clear guidance on respectful care and physician soft skills, this episode helps turn overwhelmed doctors into fulfilled doctors who can confidently make the right call. This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.