Allergies Flashcards
1
Q
What are some host risk factors for allergies?
A
Hereditary
Race
Age
2
Q
What are some environmental risk factors for allergies?
A
Environmental pollution
Allergen levels
Dietary changes
Alterations in exposure to infectious diseases
3
Q
What are immediate symptoms of rhinitis?
A
Sneezing, itching, rhinorrhoea and nasal blockage
4
Q
What are late symptoms of rhinitis?
A
Chronic obstruction
Hyposmia (reduced ability to smell)
Hyperreactivity
5
Q
How can you diagnose allergies?
A
Skin test
Total serum IgE
Nasal allergen challenge
Nasal cytology
6
Q
Name some medicinal treatments for allergies
A
Topical intranasal steroids Systemic steroids Antihistamines Sodium cromoglicate Allergen immunotherapy Anti-IgE
