Hayer Fever Flashcards
Symptoms?
Sneezing and coughing
A runny or blocked nose
Itchy, red, or watery eyes.
Itchy throat, mouth, nose, and ears
Loss of smell
Pain around your temples and forehead
Headache
Earache
Feeling tired
Asthma patients, may have:
- Tight feeling in their chest
- Be short of breath
- Wheezing and cough
Questions?
When does it normally occur?
Do the symptoms occur all year round or only through the summer?
How often do these symptoms occur?
What symptoms are they experiencing most often?
Do they already suffer from asthma or another known allergy?
How intense are the symptoms experienced? Do they interrupt their day-to-day life?
Is there anything besides seasons changing that trigger or worsens the symptoms?
Where do these symptoms occur the most? (location, e.g nose, eyes)
What medication are they taking currently or previously have ever taken?
Could there be medication the patient is taking that could have caused or aggravated symptoms?
What works the best to reduce the intensity of the symptoms experienced?
Have they used anything different recently which may be causing specific symptoms?
Red flags?
No change to treatment
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Treatment?
Antihistamines:
- Fexofenadine
- Loratadine
- Cetirizine
Corticosteriods:
- Nasal sprays
- Eye drops
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