Nutrition Flashcards
when does a reaction occur in allergy?
instantly following exposure up to two hours
what is urticaria?
erythematous lesions with a well defined edge
what is given for urticaria?
antihistamines
what should be done at the first sign of an allergic reaction?
give chlorphenamine
+ asthma medications if wheezy
if an allergic reaction doesn’t resolve within 30 mins or gets worse, what should be done?
seek medical help
give prednisolone
if someone suffering an allergic reaction becomes blue or collapses, what should be done?
phone 999
administer IM adrenaline
what should be done following a diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy?
milk free diet until 9-12 months
+ for AT LEAST 6 months
what can cause leg swelling in obese individuals?
lymphoedema
what can lymphoedema cause?
chronic inflammation and fibrosis
can predispose to cellulitis
how can lymphoedema due to obesity be treated?
weight loss
elevation and compression
antibiotics + emollients if infected
what is intertrigo?
red plaques that develop in body folds
skin becomes red and irritated
what is acanthosis nigricans?
abnormal velvety thickening and darkening of the skin
a skin sign of an underlying condition
what is acanthosis nigricans associated with?
obesity
hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance
what are acrochordons?
skin tags
what is food allergy?
an immune reaction to food
