OnlineMedEd: Pediatrics - "Allergies"

Question 1

What are the three symptoms/signs of anaphylaxis?

Answer 1

• Wheezing
• Hypotension
• Urticaria

Question 2

Urticaria are described as _____________.

Answer 2

erythematous wheal

Question 3

The main difference between treating anaphylaxis and angioedema is ______________.

Answer 3

that you need to secure the airway in angioedema

Question 4

What treatment can be given to a person having a strong angioedema response?

Answer 4

FFP

Histamine antagonists and steroids are also given but the evidence is unclear.

Question 5

Kids with chronic rhinitis often get cobblestoning of the _____________.

Answer 5

pharynx (from the post-nasal drip)

Question 6

In general, doing a skin test or RAST is reserved for __________________.

Answer 6

refractory rhinitis

Question 7

Although in real life people often combine allergy medications, the test answer is usually to start with _____________.

Answer 7

intranasal steroids

Question 8

How should you treat food allergies in a baby?

Answer 8

Eliminate all of the potential offending agents and introduce them back one at a time with two or three days in between.