If any of the following occurs after being exposed to a poison plant, seek immediate medical attention:
- You have symptoms of a severe reaction, such as severe swelling and/or difficulty breathing.
- You have been exposed to the smoke of burning poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
- The rash covers more than one quarter of your body.
- The rash occurs on the face, lips, eyes, or genitals.
- The initial treatment does not relieve symptoms.
- You develop a fever and/or the rash shows signs of infection,
such as increased tenderness, pus or yellow fluid oozing from the
blisters, and an odor coming from the blisters.
When Should I Call the Doctor About Poison Plants?
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