ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Question 1

• a.k.a “Hay fever”
• Most often caused by sensitization to animal dander, house
  dust, pollens, & molds

Answer 1

allergic rhinitis

Question 2

2 categories

Answer 2

seasonal and perennial

Question 3

occurs particularly during pollen seasons. does not usually develop until after 6 years of age

Answer 3

seasonal

Question 4

– occurs throughout the year. This type of allergic
rhinitis is commonly seen in younger children

Answer 4

perennial

Question 5

clinical manifestation of allergic rhinitis

Answer 5

• Sneezing
• Headaches
• Watery nasal discharge
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Postnasal drip
• Sniffing & itching of the nose & palate
• “Allergic salute”
• ”Allergic shiners”

Question 6

allergy testing methods

Answer 6

intradermal
scratch
patch

Question 7

is a blood test
using radioimmunoassay
test to detect specific IgE
antibodies, to determine
the substances a subject
is allergic to

Answer 7

RAST - radioallergosorbent test

Question 8

medications for allergic rhinitis

Answer 8

antihistamine-decongestant
nasal sprays

Question 9

also known as allergy shots, is a treatment that aims to desensitize the body to allergens by gradually exposing the patient to increasing doses of the allergen

Answer 9

allergen specific immunotherapy