Allergies Flashcards
What types of reactions are allergic reactions?
IgE mediated
Non-IgE mediated
IgE Mediated Reactions
Rapid in onset Skin GI Tract Respiratory tract Anaphylaxis
What are the top 8 sources of IgE mediated responses?
Cow's milk Eggs Soybeans Wheat Peanuts Tree nuts Fish Shellfish
Which of the top 8 sources of IgE mediated responses resolve by age 5?
Cow’s milk
Eggs
Soybeans
Wheat
Which of the top 8 sources of IgE mediated responses are lifelong?
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Fish
Shellfish
Non-IgE Mediated Reactions
Hours to days after exposure
Presents in infants
Present as chronic skin conditions or GI symptoms
Common GI Symptoms for Non-IgE Mediated Reactions
Proctitis/Proctocolitis
Enteropathy
Enterocolitis
Cutaneous Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Erythema
Pruritus
Urticaria
Angioedema
Ocular Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Pruritis
Conjunctival erythema
Tearing
Periorbital edema
Upper Respiratory Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Nasal congestion Pruritis Rhinorrhea Sneezing Laryngeal edema Hoarseness Dry cough
Lower Respiratory Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Cough Chest tightness Dyspnea Wheezing Intercostal retractions
GI Oral Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Angioedema of the lips
Tongue or palate
Oral pruritis
Tongue swelling
Lower GI Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Nausea Colicky abdominal pain Reflux Vomiting Diarrhea
CV Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Tachycardia Hypotension Dizziness Fainting LOC
Diagnostic Tests for Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Skin prick test (SPT)
Allergen specific serum IgE
Oral food challenge
Treatment of Food Induced Allergic Reactions
Avoidance
Eli-Pen for anaphylacis
Is/are atopic dermatitis, chronic nasal congestion, or acute urticaria associated with food allergies?
Atopic dermatitis
Acute urticaria
What happens to atopic dermatitis after the elimination of the allergen?
Often improves
When do you want to consider evaluation of atopic dermatitis in infants & children?
When there is moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
History of exacerbation with eating specific foods
Causes of Acute Urticaria
Infection
Drug reaction
Food allergy
Is acute or chronic urticaria present with a food allergy?
Acute
Nasopharyngeal Symptoms with Food Allergies
Acute rhinitis
Pruritis of the throat
Angioedema
What must be continued in order to do skin prick testing?
Antihistamines
Which serum specific IgE tests need to be correlated with the patient’s clinical history?
Positive tests
Negative tests
What is the gold standard for a diagnosis of food allergies?
Oral food challenge
How does the oral food challenge work?
Patient given gradually increasing amounts of the suspected food allergen over a time period of hours to a day
Close medical supervision