Food allergy in children and young people

Question 1

IgE-mediated skin symptoms

Answer 1

pruritus
erythema
urticaria
angioedema

Question 2

IgE mediated gastro symptoms

Answer 2

nausea
colicky abdominal pain
vomiting
diarrhoea

Question 3

IgE mediated resp Symptoms

Answer 3

upper respiratory tract symptoms - nasal itching,sneezing, rhinorrhoea or congestion (with or without conjunctivitis)
lower respiratory tract symptoms - cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath

Question 4

IgE mediated allergy

Answer 4

can lead to anaphylaxis

Question 5

Non-Age skin symptms

Answer 5

pruritus
erythema
atopic eczema

Question 6

Non-Age mediated GI symptoms

Answer 6

gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
loose or frequent stools
blood and/or mucus in stools
abdominal pain
infantile colic
food refusal or aversion
constipation
perianal redness
pallor and tiredness
faltering growth plus one or more gastrointestinal symptoms above (with or without significant atopic eczema)

Question 7

Non-Age mediated GI symptoms

Answer 7

gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
loose or frequent stools
blood and/or mucus in stools
abdominal pain
infantile colic
food refusal or aversion
constipation
perianal redness
pallor and tiredness
faltering growth plus one or more gastrointestinal symptoms above (with or without significant atopic eczema)

Question 8

Ix IgE mediated allergy

Answer 8

skin prick test

Question 9

Ix non-IgE mediated allergy

Answer 9

eliminate allergen for 2-6 weeks and then re-introduce