allergy and anaphylaxis Flashcards
1
Q
most common food allergens in children
A
- cow’s milk
- chicken egg
- legumes - peanut
- tree nuts
- fish, crustaceans, mollusks
- cereal grains
2
Q
what is the molecular weight of food allergens
A
usually 10-65 kDa
- water-soluble glycoproteins
3
Q
environmental allergies in children manifest as
A
- rhinitis
conjunctivitis - asthma exacerbations
4
Q
what is measured in the lancet allergy exam
A
- the WHEAL not the flare
must be 3mm bigger than negative ctrl
5
Q
defining anaphylaxis
A
- hypotension
resp function
skin/GI
A CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS
6
Q
management of anaphylaxis
A
ABCs large bore IV IM epi steroids diphenhydramine
