4th Year Allergy Flashcards
1
Q
two types of allergy
A
immediate hypersensitivity
delayed hypersensitivity
2
Q
examples of immediate hypersensitivity reactions
A
urticaria
conjunctivitis
angioedema
anaphylaxis
3
Q
diagnosis of immediate hypersensitivity
A
history
bloods
skin prick
GOLD standard is to eat it
4
Q
management of immediate hypersensitivity
A
avoidance antihistamine steroids adrenaline immunotherapy
some grow out of it
5
Q
examples of delayed hypersensitivity signs
A
sore tummy
eczema
diarrhoea
6
Q
when does CMPA tend to occur?
A
first year of life
7
Q
alternatives when CMPA present?
A
hydrolysed or amino acid formulas
8
Q
when to introduce cow’s milk?
A
after 1 year
9
Q
do babies get lactose intolerance?
A
no
10
Q
egg allergy + eczema
A
peanut allergy likley