Lecture 13-food allergy practical Flashcards

Food Allergy

1
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Adverse food reaction
breaks into 2 categories

A

1)Food allergy (immune medicated)
2)Food intolerance (non immune mediated e.glactose intolerance)

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Food allergy (immune mediated) breaks into three categories

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-IgE mediated
-Mixed IgE/ Non-IgE-mediated
-Non-IgE-mediated

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IgE-mediated

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Immediate onset (<60min)
- Allergy
-Anaphylaxis

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4
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Mixed IgE/ Non-IgE-mediated

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-Atopic dermatitis
-Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

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Non-IgE-mediated

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-Food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis
-Food Protein-induced Enteropathy
-Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis syndrome
-Other enteropathy:coeliac disease

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6
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Food allergy can occur in ……% of under 1yr olds

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10%

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7
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Food allergy can occur in ……% of under 5yr olds

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4-8%

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8
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When is the reponse to immune mediated food allergy

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Quick response 1 hrs of ingestion of food

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9
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IgE mediated Food allergy can occur in

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Childhood and adulthood

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10
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symptoms of IgE mediated Food allergy

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Hives, swelling, breathing difficults, vomiting, floppy/pale

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11
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what is IgE mediated Food allergy associated with

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anaphylaxis

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12
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What are common foods that cause IgE mediated Food allergy

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Peanut, treenuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, seafood, sesame, but can be other foods

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13
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Diagnosis IgE mediated Food allergy

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Diagnosis with clinical symptoms and positive SPT or serum IgE antibody tests

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14
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They will number what food allergues they are testing and in what part of the body for adults and children

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They will number what food allergies they are testing
The will test it on the forearm for adults and they will do it on the babies back

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15
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what will the specialist measure after the prick

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The specialist will measure how big the wheel and the raise is of the affected area

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16
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when do non-IgE mediated food allergy usually occur

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These usually occur within the first year of life and usually resolve in early childhood

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17
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what does non-IgE mediated food allergy involve

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The immune system

18
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when does non-IgE mediated food allergy react

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Delayed reaction 2hrs-24hrs

19
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what does the non-IgE mediated food allergy usually involve

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Gastrointestinal system, such as blood/mucus in stools, reflux, diarrhoea/constipation,excessive crying/abdominal pain

20
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diagnosis of non-IgE mediated food allergy

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Diagnosis with clinical symptoms and will have negative SPT/serum IgE testing

21
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non-IgE mediated food allergy : Food protein induced allergic protocololitis

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Occurs in first year of life. Causes blood/mucus in stools and unsettledness. Infant often thriving. Most common cause are cows milk, and soy

22
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non-IgE mediated food allergy: Food protein-Induced Enteropathy

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Inflammation of the small intestine in early infancy. Causes reflux, loose stools, can be mucus/blood in stools, sometimes poor weight gain, unsettledness, possibly bloating and malabsorption. Most common cause is cows milk and soy.

23
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non-IgE mediated food allergy: Food protein-Induced Enterocolitis syndrome

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Profuse vomiting around 2-4 hrs after ingestion of food, may go pale/floppy, fatigue and usually starts in early infancy. Most common food triggers are rice, cows milk, soy, oats and beed

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Prevention of food Allergy

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from 6 months and before 12 months of age, introduce all allergen foods into the infants diet, offer regulary once introduced

25
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Food Intolerance is more common in

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Older children and adults

26
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Food Intolerance reaction time

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Delayed reaction after ingestion of a large amount of the food

27
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Food Intolerance is most common in

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Lactose and fructose intolerance, other FODMAP foods

28
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Food Intolerance cause

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Cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea/constipation, bloating, gas

29
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Food Intolerance can be related to reduction

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In digestive enzymes e.g lactase

30
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A dietitian role in food allergy/intolerance

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-Education on what it is
-Help identify the food allergy
-Give advice avoidance
-Food alternatives
-Read food labels
-Growth monitoring
-Altering family meals advice
-Ensure nutritional requirements are met
-Infant formula prescription
-Other supplements
-Support to reintroduce food allergen if ready

31
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Infant Milks for IgE and Non-IgE cows milk Protein allergy:

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-Lactose free formula is not suitable as a baby is reacting to the protein in the milk
-Many infants that react to cows milk will react to soy
-Infants under 6 months should not be given soy formula, but can be given after 6 months of age

32
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Extensively hydrolysed formula

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Not suitable for infants with severe cows milk protein allergy or anaphylaxis

33
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What are the three infant milk for IgE and non-IgE cows milk protein allergy

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-Extensively hydrolysed formula
-Rice Formula
-Amino Acid Formula

34
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Advice for family given

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Continue breastfeeding and mum was following a low dairy diet
-inform of food substitutes
-Read food labels
-Encourage and explain intro of allergens
-Ezzema manangement
-Growth closely monitored

35
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Advice in the toddler years

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-Continue breastfeeding until around 2 years
-Continue on Neocate Syneo (infant formula)
-Advice on managing daycare and anaphylaxis plan from specialist
-Advice on family meals
-Growth monitored

36
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Alternative Milks and Yoghurts
Check milk gives at least…..

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120mg calcium per 100mls

37
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Alternative milks

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-Soy milk - best choice good protein, fat, energy
-Oat milk- Good energy levels and some protein
-Rice milk-Good energy levels, maximum 300mls per day
-Almond/coconut/cashew milk-low energy protein, fat-last resort

38
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Yogurt alternatives

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-Can make your own using Vegan starter
-Soy yogurt- Alpro soy
-Coconut yogurt- not many clacium except the collective dairy free pouch
-Cashew yogurt-Little Island has calcium

39
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alternative cheeses

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-Angel foods
-Zenzo
-Sheese

40
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Egg replacer

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Orgran egg replacer

41
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You can get gluten free products especially in

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Pasta and bread