Allergy Y4 Flashcards
1
Q
two types of allergy
A
- immediate hypersensitivity
2. delayed hypersensitivity
2
Q
immediate hypersensitivity clinical presentations
A
urticaria
conjunctivitis
angioedema
anaphylaxis
3
Q
diagnosis of immediate hypersensitivity
A
history
bloods
skin prick
eat it
4
Q
management of immediate hypersensitivity
A
avoidance
antihistamine +/- steroids
adrenaline
immunotherapy
5
Q
clinical presentations of delayed hypersensitivity
A
sore tummy
eczema
diarrhoea
6
Q
when does CMPA tend to occur?
A
first year of life
7
Q
management of CMPA in first year of life
A
use hydrolysed or amino acid formula instead
8
Q
when to reintroduce cow’s milk in CMPA?
A
after 1 year
9
Q
do babies get lactose intolerance
A
no
