Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Asthma

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2
Q

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

A

6

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3
Q

Risk factors for AR include

A

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

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4
Q

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

A

Rhinorrhea

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5
Q

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

A

T

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6
Q

T/F Prolonged breastfeeding is beneficial for prevention of AR

A

T, does not need to be exclusive

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7
Q

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

A

T

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8
Q

2 factors necessary for expression of AR

A

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

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9
Q

Main cause of all forms of AR irrespective of terminology

A

Inhalant allergens

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