Assessment of Allergy

Question 1

Types of IMMUNE MEDIATED allergy - 3

Answer 1

IgE mediated
Non-Ige mediated
Systemic allergy - anaphylaxis or FPIES

Question 2

Define atopy?

Answer 2

An exaggerated propensity in genetically predisposed individuals to produce IgE and Non IgE responses to common ENVIRONMENTAL triggers.

Question 3

What are the 5 allergy co-morbidities?

Answer 3

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Allergic Rhinitis – predisposes to asthma

Atopic Asthma

Allergy - Food allergy + Drug Allergy

Question 4

Dual allergen exposure hypothesis - explain?

Answer 4

Dual allergen exposure hypothesis for pathogenesis of food allergy.

Tolerance occurs as a result of oral exposure of food, and allergic sensitisation results from cutaneous exposure.

Early exposure may result in allergy due to sensitisation.

Question 5

If a child has faltering growth, they should be referred to a dietician.

This is a high risk IgE and Non IgE food allergy.

Vit D deficiency - why can eczema cause this?

Rickets - what sort of allergy causes this?

Answer 5

Barrier treatments - Less sun exposure

Non IgE mediated cow’s milk allergy