allergy Flashcards

1
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signs of allergy

A

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

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Its of allergic reactions

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Immune modulated which is divided into IgE and non-IgE and non-immune modulated

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Diagnosis of non-IgE mediated

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is mainly via exclusion for about six weeks or gut biopsy

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4
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Management of cows allergy

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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

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management For hayfever

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first line antihistamines such as loratadine second line blank Beclometasone-inranasal spray

or cromoglycate eye drops

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