Food Hypersensitivity

Question 1

Acute food allergy (IgE mediated) 3 step management

Answer 1

1. At first sign of reaction - chlorphenamine & If asthmatic & wheezing - inhaler
2. Not resolving/ worsening after 30 mins - prednisolone & call for help
3. If becomes blue/ collapses - IM adrenaline & call 999

Question 2

Food allergy vs intolerance

Answer 2

Food allergy - adverse immune response to food
- IgE mediated (immediate onset <2hrs)
- Non-IgE mediated (delayed onset)

Food intolerance - adverse non-immune response to food

Question 3

Which symptoms do the two types of food allergy affect

Answer 3

Both affect the skin & GI system
Only IgE mediated (immediate onset) allergies affect the respiratory system