<P> The idea that acetaldehyde is the cause of the flush is also shown by the clinical use of disulfiram (Antabuse), which blocks the removal of acetaldehyde from the body via ALDH inhibition . The high acetaldehyde concentrations described share similarity to symptoms of the flush (flushing of the skin, accelerated heart rate, shortness of breath, throbbing headache, mental confusion and blurred vision). </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section is empty . You can help by adding to it . (November 2017) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section is empty . You can help by adding to it . (November 2017) </Td> </Tr> <P> Since the mutation is a genetic issue, there is currently no cure for the flush reaction . Clinicians and the East Asian public generally know about the alcohol flushing response . Prevention would include not drinking alcohol . </P>

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