Immunology Flashcards
What is the best treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Intranasal corticosteroids are considered the mainstay of treatment for mild to moderate cases, even for ocular symptoms.
What are the guidelines for pneumococcal vaccination in patients with underlying conditions like diabetes?
Immunization before the age of 65 is recommended for certain subgroups of adults, including institutionalized individuals over the age of 50; those with chronic cardiac or pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, anatomic asplenia, chronic liver disease, or kidney failure; and health-care workers. It is recommended that those receiving the vaccine before the age of 65 receive an additional dose at age 65 or 5 years after the first dose, whichever is later.
What is the treatment for common variable immunodeficiency (Decreased serum levels of IgG, IgM, and IgA)?
Treated with intravenous immune globulin. It is a disorder of humoral immunity associated with reduced serum levels of IgG, IgM, and IgA, and frequently presents as late as the third or fourth decade of life. The disorder is associated with recurrent sinus infections, otitis media, bronchiectasis, and chronic gastrointestinal problems.
