allergy Flashcards
signs of allergy
Dennis-morgan folds: eczema
Allergic salute – nose wiping with hand (can leave permanent crease
across the top of the nose)
x Enlarged cervical lymph nodes
x Pale and swollen nasal turbinate’s - bones inside the nose
x Mouth breathing
Its of allergic reactions
Immune modulated which is divided into IgE and non-IgE and non-immune modulated
Diagnosis of non-IgE mediated
is mainly via exclusion for about six weeks or gut biopsy
Management of cows allergy
Avoid the cows milk give hydrolysed formula avoid other types of animal products try to introduce every 6 to 12 months but if still breastfeeding do not introduce cows milk
management For hayfever
first line antihistamines such as loratadine second line blank Beclometasone-inranasal spray
or cromoglycate eye drops