Allergies

Question 1

This term is defined as a Genetic predisposition to have IgE (type 1) mediated immune response;

Answer 1

atopy

Question 2

What is the atopic triad in children/

Answer 2

Eczema >allergic rhinitis > asthma

Question 3

Term: Swelling of dermis; hives; round welts or wheels; can be chronic or acute; can be associated with allergic rxn

Answer 3

urticaria

Question 4

Term: swelling below dermis; bad signs; itchy but not painful; antihistamine or oral steroid or epinephrine

Answer 4

angioedema

Question 5

Term: IgE receptors activate mast cells and basophils that overwhelm the body and cause shock; caused by Bug sting, drugs, food

Answer 5

anaphylaxis

Question 6

Name that allergic condition: Presentation around 3y/o, pruritis of nose (crease on nose), nasal congestion, PND, irritability, sleep disturbances, impaired school performance

Answer 6

allergic rhinitis

Question 7

Name that allergic condition: Highly pruritic or itchy skin; between 0-6 months skin finding start, on cheeks first then arms and legs, dry, itchy, raised hyperpigmented irregular patches; 40% of children with this have food allergies; As children age its mainly behind knees or inside elbow crease

Answer 7

eczema or atopic dermatitis

Question 8

Treatment for allergic rhinitis?

Answer 8

inhaled corticosteroids or antihistamines

Question 9

TX for this allergic skin condition is short lukewarm baths less than 20min, hydration of the skin with thick creams 2-3x per day on patches, avoid irritants, do elimination diet; corticosteroids for sx tx

Answer 9

eczema

Question 10

Name that allergic condition: immune rxn to food protein; Present with dizziness, tachycardia, hives, urticaria, swelling of skin in lips or eyes (angioedema), nasal congestion, cough, wheeze, vomiting, diarrhea

Answer 10

food allergy