Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards
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History AR
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Seasonal prevalence sneezing, itching, dry watery or pruritic eyes triggering exposures Anosmia medications atopy Fhx
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Type I allergic reaction
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Allergen triggers antibody production, upon re-exposure the antibodies trigger mast cell degranulation and relaes of histamines.
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Physical
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Presence of rhinorrhea nares patent ,boggy, pale, edematous, dc type infraorbital pharynx sclera / conjunctiva
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Treatment
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No labs
allergy testing possible RAST
Management-
evironmental
pharm - nasal steroids, oral antihistamines,
oral decongestant if copious amt of rhinitis
