Allergic Reactions

Question 1

Food allergies possibly associated w/ latex allergy

Answer 1

Bananas, mangoes, avocados, kiwis, passionfruit

Question 2

Common latex allergy symptoms

Answer 2

Lip swelling or itching when exposed to balloons

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

watery, itchy eyes, rash, nose or chest congestion, pruritis, difficulty breathing, angioedema, anaphylaxis, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, tachycardia etc

Question 4

Tx

Answer 4

Diphenhydramine: 1mg/kg orally or IV qid
Anaphylaxis: call 911, Epi intramuscular .01mg/kg q 5 min, supplemental O2