Allergy in Childhood Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 big food allergens?
A
Egg Milk Fish Soy Wheat Shellfish Tree Nuts Peanuts
2
Q
Which is better, skin prick tests or serum allergen tests?
A
They’re equal
3
Q
What is the limitation of skin prick and serum testing?
A
They can be used to estimate probability but not the severity of response
4
Q
How are reactions managed?
A
Adrenaline
Anti-histamines
Salbutamol and steroids
Allergy action plan
5
Q
What is FPIES? How does it present?
A
Food protein induced enterocolitis
- Profuse vomiting commonly 2-4 hours after ingestion of allergen for the first or second time
- Child is unwell, can appear septic
6
Q
How do you treat FPIES?
A
Fluid resuscitation - child responds quickly
7
Q
What causes eosinophilic oesophagitis? How does it present?
A
Eosinophilic infiltration into oesophageal mucosa
Epigastric pain and vomiting after eating
FTT
