Allergic Rhinitis

Question 1

Childhood AR is associated with 3-fold increase in risk for ___ at an older age

Answer 1

Asthma

Question 2

The diagnosis of AR is generally established by the time the child reachers age ___

Answer 2

6

Question 3

Risk factors for AR include

Answer 3

1) Family history of atopy 2) Serum IgE higher than 100IU/mL before age 6 3) Children whose mothers smoke heavily, even before delivery, and especially before the infants are 1 yr old 4) Heavy exposure to indoor allergens 5) CS delivery in children with parental history of asthma or allergies

Question 4

The occurrence of 3 or more episodes of ___ in the first year of life is associated with AR at age 7

Answer 4

Rhinorrhea

Question 5

T/F Exposure to dogs, cats, and endotoxin early in childhood protects against the development of atopy

Answer 5

T

Question 6

T/F Prolonged breastfeeding is beneficial for prevention of AR

Answer 6

T, does not need to be exclusive

Question 7

T/F Decreased risk of asthma, AR, and atopic sensitization is observed with early introduction to wheat, rye, oats, barley, fish, and eggs

Answer 7

T

Question 8

2 factors necessary for expression of AR

Answer 8

1) Sensitivity to an allergen 2) Presence of the allergen in the environment

Question 9

Main cause of all forms of AR irrespective of terminology

Answer 9

Inhalant allergens