Allergy

Question 1

Causes

Allergy

Answer 1

• Body comes into contact with forigen particles that it doesn’t recognise
• Immune system is triggered which produces antibodies to attack the particle
• Histamine is released causing symptoms of allergy
• Predisposed allergies are atopic

Question 2

Symptoms

Allergy

Answer 2

• Runny nose, nasal congestion, wheezing, shortness of breath, sinus pain, itching and watery eyes
• Swollen lips and vomiting in severe cases from food allergy - triggers anaphylaxsis

Question 3

Symptoms

Hayfever

Answer 3

• Allergic reaction to airbourne substances such as grass and tree pollen
• Eyes throat and sinus are affected becoming itchy red and watery

Question 4

Causes and symptoms

House dust mite allergy

Answer 4

• Microscopic creatures feeding on dead skin cells and they trive on the dusty bedding
• Allergy to the protien in the droppings

Question 5

Food allergy

Answer 5

• Fish, shellfish and egg intolerance
• Due to lactose and gluten contenten allergy to milk and bread

Question 6

Medication allergy

Answer 6

• Penicillin, asprin and opiates causes allegic reaction

Question 7

Skin allergy

Answer 7

• Skin reaction to the environment caused by heat, clothing, chemical and jewellery

Question 8

Antihistammines

Answer 8

• Block the release of histamine which relieves allergy symptoms
• Chlorphenamine example of sedating (piriton syrup and allergy tablets)
• Cetirizine is non-sedating use for long period unsuitable for <12yrs benadryl allergy

Question 9

Topical antihisamine

Answer 9

• Crotamiton and mild hydrocortisone can help relief from inflammation and itchiness
• Anthisan bite sting 2%

Question 10

Anti-inflammatory nasal spray

Answer 10

• Beclometasone, fluticasone and mometasone
• Nasal spray beconase hayfever

Question 11

Decongestants

Answer 11

• Have pseudephadrine relieve nasal inflammation
• Only be used for short peroids of time otherwise symptoms can reappear Otrivine nasal spray

Question 12

Mast cell stabliser

Answer 12

• Mast cell contain histamines
• Stablisers prevent the release of histamines stops itching and watery eyes
• Optrex allergy 2% eye drops

Question 13

Who is it for?

Answer 13

• Check age unable to have some treatment unless over 12

Question 14

What are the symptoms?

Answer 14

• Find suitable treatment possible may need referral to GP

Question 15

How long have the symptoms been present?

Answer 15

• What is the cause of allergy
• If patient has hayfever-type symptoms out of season then possible other cause

Question 16

Action already taken

Answer 16

• Clarify whether the customer has a product that hasnt helped
• Nasal decongestants can cause rebound decongestion if used for long periods