Allergens:Part 2

Question 1

Explain the following respiratory allergies
-Laryngeal oedema
-Bronchospasm
-Rhinitis

Answer 1

Laryngeal oedema
■ Dyspnoea
■ Hoarseness
■ Throat tightness
■ Hypersalivation

Bronchospasm
■ Dyspnoea
■ Coughing
■ Wheezing
■ Retrosternal tightness

Rhinitis
■ Nasal congestion
■ Nasal itching
■ Sneezing

Question 2

Discuss the symptoms of the following allergies
-Urticaria
-Angioedema

Answer 2

Urticaria
■ Prurits
■ Tingling and warmth
■ Flushing
■ Hives

Angioedema
■ Periorbital and perioral swelling
■ Airway obstruction

Question 3

Discuss the management of allergies

Answer 3

Moderate
■ Promethazine(Phenergan)-50-100 mg IV/IM
■ Hydrocortisone(Solu-Cortef)-200 mg IV
■ Nebulized Salbutamol:5mg

Severe(Urticaria)
■ Diphenhydramine(25-50 mg IM)
■ Chlorpheniramine(10-20mg IM)