allergic rhinitis Flashcards
an inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa
marked by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and itching, often accompanied by sneezing and conjunctival inflammation
allergic rhinitis
recognition as a major chronic respiratory disease of children rests largely on its high prevalence
detrimental effects on quality of life and school performance, and comorbidities.
Children with AR often have related
conjunctivitis, sinusitis, otitis media, serous otitis, hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids, and eczema
Childhood AR is associated with a ___ increase in risk for asthma at an older age.
3-fold
In prosperous ___ societies of children suffer from AR
20-40%
The symptoms may appear in infancy; with the diagnosis generally established by the time the child reaches age
6 yrs
The prevalence peaks early in childhood.
false late
Risk factors of allergic rhinitis family history of atopy and serum immunoglobulin (Ig) E higher than ___
100 IU/mL before age 6 yrs
late life exposures and/or their absence have a profound influence on the development of the allergic phenotype.
false- early
The risk increases in children whose mothers smoke heavily, even before delivery and especially before the infants are
1 yr old
The risk increases in children with
heavy exposure to indoor allergens
A critical period exists early in infancy when the genetically susceptible individual is at greatest risk of
sensitization
delivery by _____ is associated with AR and atopy in children with a parental history of asthma or allergies
caesarean section
cesarean section delivery association may be
explained by the
lack of exposure to maternal vaginal/fecal flora during
delivery.
Children between ___ who have elevated anticockroach
and antimouse IgE are at increased risk of wheezing, AR, and atopic dermatitis.
2-3 yrs old
The occurrence of 3 or more episodes of rhinorrhea
in the first year of life is associated with AR at
age 7 yr
The occurrence of _____ of rhinorrhea
in the first year of life is associated with AR at age 7 yr
3 or more episodes
Intriguingly, the exposure to __ early in childhood protects against the development of atopy
dogs, cats, and endotoxin
is beneficial, but it does not need to be exclusive
Prolonged breastfeeding
There is also a decreased risk of
asthma, AR, and atopic sensitization with
early introduction to wheat,
rye, oats, barley, fish and eggs.
Two factors necessary for expression of AR a
sensitivity to an allergen
and the presence of the allergen in the environment
AR classification
seasonal and perennial
perennial is giving way to the designations
intermittent
and persistent.
The 3 sets of terms are based on different suppositions, but oral allergens are not the main cause of all forms of AR irrespective of terminology
false
3 sets
inahalant allergens
main cause
AR may also be categorized as
mild-intermittent, moderate-severe intermittent, mild-persistent, and moderate severe persistent
The symptoms of intermittent AR occur
on
<4 days per week or for <4 consecutive weeks
In persistent AR
symptoms occur on
> 4 days per week and/or for >4 consecutive weeks.
The symptoms are considered severe when they are not troublesome, the sleep is normal, there is impairment in daily activities, and incapacity at work or school
false
mild
no impairment
no incapacity
Severe symptoms result
sleep disturbance, and impairment in daily activities and school
In temperate climates, airborne pollen responsible for exacerbation of intermittent AR appear in distinct phases:
trees pollinate in the spring,
grasses in the early summer,
and weeds in the late summer
In warm climates, mold spores persist outdoors only in the summer, but in cold climates throughout the year.
In temperate climates, mold spores persist outdoors only in the summer, but in warm climates throughout the year.
Symptoms of intermittent AR typically cease with the appearance of fire
Symptoms of intermittent
AR typically cease with the appearance of frost.
Knowledge of the time of occurrence of symptoms, of the regional patterns of pollination and mold sporulation, and of the patient’s specific IgE is necessary for the recognition of the cause of intermittent AR
true
Persistent AR is most often
associated with the indoor allergens:
house dust mites, animal danders, mice, and cockroaches
mice allergies are of major importance
in the United States.
Cat and dog allergies are of major importance
in the United States.
The allergens from ______
may remain airborne for a prolonged time.
saliva and sebaceous secretions
The ubiquitous major cat allergen,
fel d 1
may be carried on cat owners’ clothing into such “catfree” settings as schools and hospitals.
fel d 1
mild symptoms
- Normal sleep
- Normal daily activities
- Normal work and school
- No troublesome symptoms
Moderate-to-severe
One or more items
* Abnormal sleep
* Impairment of daily activities,
sport and leisure
* Difficulties caused at school
or work
* Troublesome symptoms
The exposure of an atopic host to an allergen leads to specific
IgE production.
The clinical reactions on reexposure to the allergen have been designated as
early-phase and late-phase allergic responses.
Bridging of the IgE molecules on the surface of mast cells by allergen initiates
early-phase allergic response,
characterized by degranulation
of mast cells and release of preformed and newly generated inflammatory
mediators
early-phase allergic response,
early-phase allergic response, characterized by degranulation of mast cells and release of preformed and newly generated inflammatory
mediators including
histamine
prostaglandin 2
cysteinyl leukotrienes
Late-phase allergic response appears ___ following
allergen exposure.
4-8 hr
Inflammatory cells, including ____ infiltrate the nasal
mucosa.
basophils
eosinophils,
neutrophils
mast cells
mononuclear cells,
Eosinophils release proinflammatory mediators, including
cysteinyl leukotrienes
cationic proteins
eosinophil peroxidase
major basic protein
serve as a source of interleukin (IL)-3, IL-5,
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, and IL-13.
major basic protein
Repeated intranasal introduction of allergens causes —___a more brisk response even with a lesser provocation.
“priming”
Over the course of an allergy season a multifold increase in ______ takes place.
submucosal mast cells
once thought to have a role exclusively in the earlyphase allergic response, have an important function in sustaining chronic allergic disease.
submucosal mast cells
Allergens, autoantigens, and components of
superimposed infectious agents ________
activate the immune system.
Older children snort, but younger children
tend to blow their noses.
Older children blow their noses, but younger children
tend to sniff and snort.
Nasal itching brings on grimacing, twitching,
and picking of the nose that may result in
epistaxis
Children with AR often perform the
allergic salute
an upward rubbing of the nose with
an open palm or extended index finger
allergic salute
This maneuver relieves itching
and briefly unblocks the nasal airway.
allergic salute
gives rise to the nasal
crease, a horizontal skin fold over the bridge of the nose
allergic salute
The diagnosis
of AR is based on symptoms
in the absence of an upper respiratory
tract infection and structural abnormalities
Typical complaints of AR include
intermittent nasal congestion
itching
sneezing
clear rhinorrhea
conjunctival irritation
Symptoms decrease with greater exposure to the
responsible allergen.
increase
The patients may not lose their sense of smell and
taste.
The patients may lose their sense of smell and
taste.
Some patients experience
headaches, wheezing, and coughing
is often more severe at night, causing mouth breathing and snoring, interfering with sleep, and arousing irritability
Nasal congestion
Signs on physical exam include
abnormalities of facial development,
dental malocclusion
“allergic gape”
chapped lips,
“allergic shiners
transverse nasal crease
continuous openmouth
breathing,
“allergic gape”
(dark circles under
the eyes)
“allergic shiners”
Conjunctival edema, itching,
tearing, and hyperemia are not frequent findings.
Conjunctival edema, itching,
tearing, and hyperemia are frequent findings.
A nasal exam performed
with a source of light and a speculum may reveal clear nasal secretions;
edematous, boggy, and bluish mucus membranes with little or no erythema; and swollen turbinates that may block the nasal airway
It may be necessary to use a____ to perform an adequate examination.
topical decongestant
Thick, purulent nasal secretions indicate the presence of infection.
true
Evaluation of AR calls for a thorough history, including details of the patient’s environment and diet and family history of allergic conditions such as _____ physical examination, and laboratory
evaluation
eczema, asthma, and AR,
Symptoms that include
sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal
itching, and congestion
laboratory findings of ___results typify AR
elevated IgE,
specific IgE antibodies, and positive allergy skin test
Intermittent AR differs from persistent AR by
history and skin test results
causes sporadic symptoms
Nonallergic rhinitides
Nonallergic rhinitides causes
often unknown