Shellfish allergy
Treatment
Treatment
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[thumb\|Epinephrine autoinjectors are portable single\-dose epinephrine\-dispensing devices used to treat anaphylaxis.](/wiki/File:Epipen.jpg "Epipen.jpg")
Treatment for accidental ingestion of shellfish products by allergic individuals varies depending on the sensitivity of the person. An [antihistamine](/wiki/Antihistamine "Antihistamine") such as [diphenhydramine](/wiki/Diphenhydramine "Diphenhydramine") may be prescribed. Sometimes [prednisone](/wiki/Prednisone "Prednisone") will be prescribed to prevent a possible late phase [Type I hypersensitivity](/wiki/Type_I_hypersensitivity "Type I hypersensitivity") reaction. Severe allergic reactions (anaphalaxis) may require treatment with an [epinephrine pen](/wiki/Epinephrine_pen "Epinephrine pen"), which is an injection device designed to be used by a non\-healthcare professional when emergency treatment is warranted. Unlike for egg allergy, for which there is active research on trying [oral immunotherapy](/wiki/Oral_immunotherapy "Oral immunotherapy") (OIT) to desensitize people to egg allergens, reviews mention that there are no published clinical trials evaluating oral immunotherapy for shellfish allergy.


Are there any other types of medications that can treat shellfish allergy?