Allergy

Question 1

Clinical evaluation of allergy?

Answer 1

Detailed history and mouth breathing worth note

Question 2

What does a negative IgE blood test mean?

Answer 2

Not IgE mediated allergy

Question 3

What do we do if both skin prick and IgE blood tests fail?

Answer 3

Allergen challenge

Question 4

What does urticaria present as?

Answer 4

Rash/redness in a local vasodilation area

Question 5

What is treating for urticaria?

Answer 5

2nd gen non sedating antihistamines

Question 6

Angioedema without urticaria is a feature of what deficiency?

Answer 6

C1 esterase inhibitor