CMPA_flashcards
At what age did the symptoms first start? Are they getting worse or improving?
Determine the age at which symptoms first started and if they are getting worse or improving over time.
Is there diarrhea or constipation? For how long? Any blood in the stool?
Ask about the presence of diarrhea or constipation, duration, and if there is any blood in the stool.
When do the symptoms start after feeding?
Inquire about the timing of symptom onset after feeding.
Is the child bottle-fed or breastfed? Have symptoms worsened after a change in diet? Is there any food refusal or aversion?
Discuss if the child is bottle-fed or breastfed, any changes in diet, and any food refusal or aversion.
If breastfed, what is the mother’s diet like?
If the child is breastfed, ask about the mother’s diet.
Is there colic or abdominal pain? Is the child grumpy or irritable?
Check for signs of colic or abdominal pain, and if the child is grumpy or irritable.
Is there vomiting, reflux, or nausea?
Inquire about vomiting, reflux, or nausea.
Is there itchiness, rash, urticaria, or dry skin?
Ask about any itchiness, rash, urticaria, or dry skin.
Is there swelling of the lips or eyes after consumption? Any difficulty breathing, wheezing, or cough?
Check for any swelling of the lips or eyes after consumption, and any difficulty breathing, wheezing, or cough.
Is there faltering growth or weight gain? Check the Red Book.
Assess for faltering growth or weight gain, and review the Red Book for growth tracking.
How is the child’s development?
Evaluate the child’s overall development.
Are there any foods being avoided in the diet?
Inquire about any foods being avoided in the child’s diet.
Is there a past medical history of atopy or other food allergies?
Ask about any past medical history of atopy or other food allergies.
Is there a family history of atopy or lactose intolerance?
Check for any family history of atopy or lactose intolerance.
What is the child’s drug history?
Review the child’s drug history.
