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Allergies Flashcards

1
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What types of reactions are allergic reactions?

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IgE mediated

Non-IgE mediated

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IgE Mediated Reactions

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Rapid in onset
Skin
GI Tract
Respiratory tract
Anaphylaxis
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What are the top 8 sources of IgE mediated responses?

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Cow's milk
Eggs
Soybeans
Wheat
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Fish
Shellfish
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Which of the top 8 sources of IgE mediated responses resolve by age 5?

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Cow’s milk
Eggs
Soybeans
Wheat

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Which of the top 8 sources of IgE mediated responses are lifelong?

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Peanuts
Tree nuts
Fish
Shellfish

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Non-IgE Mediated Reactions

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Hours to days after exposure
Presents in infants
Present as chronic skin conditions or GI symptoms

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Common GI Symptoms for Non-IgE Mediated Reactions

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Proctitis/Proctocolitis
Enteropathy
Enterocolitis

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Cutaneous Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Erythema
Pruritus
Urticaria
Angioedema

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Ocular Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Pruritis
Conjunctival erythema
Tearing
Periorbital edema

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Upper Respiratory Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Nasal congestion
Pruritis
Rhinorrhea
Sneezing
Laryngeal edema
Hoarseness
Dry cough
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Lower Respiratory Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Cough
Chest tightness
Dyspnea
Wheezing
Intercostal retractions
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GI Oral Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Angioedema of the lips
Tongue or palate
Oral pruritis
Tongue swelling

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Lower GI Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Nausea
Colicky abdominal pain
Reflux
Vomiting
Diarrhea
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CV Symptoms of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Tachycardia
Hypotension
Dizziness
Fainting
LOC
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15
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Diagnostic Tests for Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Skin prick test (SPT)
Allergen specific serum IgE
Oral food challenge

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16
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Treatment of Food Induced Allergic Reactions

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Avoidance

Eli-Pen for anaphylacis

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17
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Is/are atopic dermatitis, chronic nasal congestion, or acute urticaria associated with food allergies?

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Atopic dermatitis

Acute urticaria

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18
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What happens to atopic dermatitis after the elimination of the allergen?

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Often improves

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19
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When do you want to consider evaluation of atopic dermatitis in infants & children?

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When there is moderate to severe atopic dermatitis

History of exacerbation with eating specific foods

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Causes of Acute Urticaria

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Infection
Drug reaction
Food allergy

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21
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Is acute or chronic urticaria present with a food allergy?

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Acute

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22
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Nasopharyngeal Symptoms with Food Allergies

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Acute rhinitis
Pruritis of the throat
Angioedema

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23
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What must be continued in order to do skin prick testing?

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Antihistamines

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24
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Which serum specific IgE tests need to be correlated with the patient’s clinical history?

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Positive tests

Negative tests

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25
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What is the gold standard for a diagnosis of food allergies?

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Oral food challenge

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26
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How does the oral food challenge work?

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Patient given gradually increasing amounts of the suspected food allergen over a time period of hours to a day
Close medical supervision

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27
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What are atopy patch tests used for?

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Diagnose delayed hypersensitivity T-cell mediated reactions such as contact dermatitis

28
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Diagnostics of Food Allergies

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Clinical history
Oral challenge
Skin tests
Serum specific IgE

29
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Established Cutoff Values for Serum Specific IgE for Eggs

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3-17 years: 7 kU/L

30
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Established Cutoff Values for Serum Specific IgE for Cow’s Milk

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3-17 years: 15 kU/L

31
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Established Cutoff Value for Serum Specific IgE for Peanuts

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14 kU/L

32
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Established Cutoff Value for Serum Specific IgE for Fish

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20 kU/L

33
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Treatment of Food Allergies

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Avoidance of food
Notify adult when they eat something that may contain the food
Epi-pen auto injector

34
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Where should Epi-pens be available for the child?

A

Home
Daycare
School

35
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Define pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS)

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Occur from cross-reactivity between proteins present in pollens and those expressed by fruits & veggies

36
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Another Name for Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome

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Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

37
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Symptoms of PFAS and OAS

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Tingling & itching of the lips, tongue, and palate when eating certain raw fruits & veggies

38
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Do symptoms of PFAS/OAS occur when the fruit or vegetable is cooked?

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No

39
Q

Birch Pollen Cross Reactivity is Associated with Which Fruits/Veggies

A 
Apples
Plums
Peaches
Nectarines
Cherries
Almonds
40
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Ragweed Pollen Cross Reactivity is Associated with Which Fruits/Veggies

A

Melons
Bananas
Tomatoes

41
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Grass Pollen Cross Reactivity is Associated with Which Fruits/Veggies

A

Melons

Kiwi fruit

42
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Diagnosis of PFAS/OSA

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Confirmed through skin prick testing to the fresh foods and pollen
Also with oral food challenges

43
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Treatment of PFAS/OSA

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Controlled with antihistamines
Avoid consumption of raw food product
Strictly avoid food in all forms if systemic symptoms
Epi-pen

44
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What advice would you give a peanut/tree nut allergy regarding their risk of fatal anaphylaxis?

A

Foods may unknowingly contaminated with peanuts/tree nuts and therefore having an Epi-pen is critical at all times

45
Q

Who is at a higher risk for fatal food-induced anaphylaxis?

A

Teenagers

46
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Why are teenagers at a higher risk for fatal food-induced anaphylaxis than younger children?

A

Decreased dose with increasing age

Poor understanding when reactions are severe and when Epi-pen use is needed

47
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Are shellfish, eggs, or peanuts more common in adults than children?

A

Shellfish

48
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What are the most common food allergies in children?

A

Milk
Eggs
Peanuts

49
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What are the most common food allergies in adults?

A

Shellfish
Peanuts
Tree nuts

50
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Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis

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Sneezing
Rhinorrhea
Nasal congestion
Itching of the eyes, nose, palate, ear canals
Postnasal drip, cough
Irritability
Fatigue
51
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Allergic Rhinitis Significant Impact on QOL & Cognitive function

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Sleep disordered breathing
Fatigue
General malaise
Cognitive & psychiatric issues in children

52
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What types of cognitive and psychiatric issues are there in children?

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ADHD
Lower exam scores in peak pollen season
Poor concentration
Impaired athletic performance
Low self esteem
53
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Diseases Associated with Allergic Rhinitis

A 
OM
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Sinunsitis
Asthma
Sleep-related breathing disorders
54
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Physical Findings of Allergic Rhinitis

A 
Allergic salute
Allergic shiner
Dennie Morgan lines
Conjunctival chemosis
Cobbelstoning
55
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Diagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis

A

Suggestive history
Supportive exam
Identify specific-IgE

56
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Define Sensitization

A

Presence of specific IgE to an allergen

57
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Define Allergy

A

Allergy symptoms

Evidence of sensitization

58
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Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

A

Environmental control
Pharmacotherapy
Immunotherapy

59
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Pharmacotherapy Options for Allergic Rhinitis

A 
Antihistamines
Decongestants
Nasal steroids
Anticholinergics
Mast cell stabilizers
Ocular meds
Leukotriene modifiers
60
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Treatment in Children

A 
Avoidance therapy
Cromolyn nasal spray
Ceterizine
Fexofenadine
Intranasal glucocorticoids (severe)
61
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Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis with Mild or Episodic Symptoms

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Cetirizine, loratidine, or fexofenidine
Azelastine (>5 years)
Olopatidine (>12 years)
Intranasal glucocorticoid
Intranasal cromolyn
62
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Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis with Persistent or Severe Symptoms

A 
Intranasal glucocorticoid
Topical nasal antihistamines
Oral antihistamine
Decongestant
Start with 1st and work down
63
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Intranasal Glucocorticoids for Children

A 
Memetasone (Nasonex) >2 years
Fluticasone furoate (Veramyst) >2 years
Fluticasone propionate (Flonase) >4 years
64
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Topical Nasal Antihistamines for Children

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Azelastine (Asteline) >5 years
Olopatidine (Patanase) >12 years
Combo azelastine & fluticasone (Dymista) >12 years

65
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Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis with Allergic Conjunctivitis

A

Intranasal glucocorticoid

Topical Ophthalmic antihistamine drops

66
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Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis with Asthma

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Monteleukast (Singulair) >6 months

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