1
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Causes
Allergy
A
- Body comes into contact with forigen particles that it doesn’t recognise
- Immune system is triggered which produces antibodies to attack the particle
- Histamine is released causing symptoms of allergy
- Predisposed allergies are atopic
2
Q
Symptoms
Allergy
A
- Runny nose, nasal congestion, wheezing, shortness of breath, sinus pain, itching and watery eyes
- Swollen lips and vomiting in severe cases from food allergy - triggers anaphylaxsis
3
Q
Symptoms
Hayfever
A
- Allergic reaction to airbourne substances such as grass and tree pollen
- Eyes throat and sinus are affected becoming itchy red and watery
4
Q
Causes and symptoms
House dust mite allergy
A
- Microscopic creatures feeding on dead skin cells and they trive on the dusty bedding
- Allergy to the protien in the droppings
5
Q
Food allergy
A
- Fish, shellfish and egg intolerance
- Due to lactose and gluten contenten allergy to milk and bread
6
Q
Medication allergy
A
- Penicillin, asprin and opiates causes allegic reaction
7
Q
Skin allergy
A
- Skin reaction to the environment caused by heat, clothing, chemical and jewellery
8
Q
Antihistammines
A
- Block the release of histamine which relieves allergy symptoms
- Chlorphenamine example of sedating (piriton syrup and allergy tablets)
- Cetirizine is non-sedating use for long period unsuitable for <12yrs benadryl allergy
9
Q
Topical antihisamine
A
- Crotamiton and mild hydrocortisone can help relief from inflammation and itchiness
- Anthisan bite sting 2%
10
Q
Anti-inflammatory nasal spray
A
- Beclometasone, fluticasone and mometasone
- Nasal spray beconase hayfever
11
Q
Decongestants
A
- Have pseudephadrine relieve nasal inflammation
- Only be used for short peroids of time otherwise symptoms can reappear Otrivine nasal spray
12
Q
Mast cell stabliser
A
- Mast cell contain histamines
- Stablisers prevent the release of histamines stops itching and watery eyes
- Optrex allergy 2% eye drops
13
Q
Who is it for?
A
- Check age unable to have some treatment unless over 12
14
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
- Find suitable treatment possible may need referral to GP
15
Q
How long have the symptoms been present?
A
- What is the cause of allergy
- If patient has hayfever-type symptoms out of season then possible other cause
16
Q
Action already taken
A
- Clarify whether the customer has a product that hasnt helped
- Nasal decongestants can cause rebound decongestion if used for long periods
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