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46. atopy Flashcards

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atopy definition

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a genetic predisposition to develop allergic/ anaphylactic disease

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mechanism

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development of allergen specific IgE to environmental allergens

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predisposition

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any dog breed but WHWT, GSD, lab retriever, gold retriever

symptoms at age 1-3 years

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symptoms

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pruritus, erythema, pyoderma, seborrhea
lichenification on carpus, tarsus
otitis externa, bilateral conjunctivitis

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common allergens

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house dust mites, pollen, fungi, mould

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diagnosis

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IgE testing
exclude other skin diseases
intradermal skin test - specific, not sensitive

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what is atopic like dermatitis

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similar to atopy but we can’t find the IgE response to allergens

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how do we treat atopy

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avoid allergen
symptomatic: pred, oclacitinib, lokivetmab
other: topical shampoo, antihistamines
allergen specific immunotherapy

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