Etiology and pathophysiology
A type of anaphylaxis.
What is type I?
Commonly, the first signs and symptoms of a reaction
What is flushing, pruritus, and urticaria?
Common differentials associated with anaphylaxis
What are asthma, eczema, and urticaria?
T/F: the need for labs is mandatory to diagnose anaphylaxis
What is false because it is clinically urgent due to the need for treatment?
Cornerstone of therapy
What is IM epinephrine?
This anaphylaxis hypersensitivity reaction is due to
What is IgE hypersensitivity?
Commonly, the second signs and symptoms
What are anxiety, chest tightness, SOB, N/V/D, abdominal pain, lightheadedness, and angioedema?
Pseudoallergic reactions are
What resembles anaphylaxis but is not mediated by allergen-IgE interaction?
T/F: referral to an allergy specialist post-reaction is standard
What is true because of concern for another reaction?
Supplemental treatment includes
What is oxygen, IV fluids, and airway management?
Common cause of food-related anaphylaxis found in children
What is eggs, milk, and soy?
Commonly, the third signs and symptoms
What are bronchospasm, dysrhythmia, hypotension, and death?
Examples of pseudoallergic reactions
What are radiocontrast, opioid reactions, and "red man syndrome"?
The most sensitive test for suspected allergens
What is skin testing?
Second-line medications include
What is antihistamines, bronchodilators, and corticosteroids?
A type of anaphylaxis with cardiovascular collapse is known as
What is anaphylactic shock?
The most common place for edema
What is oropharynx, lips, and face?
Patients more prone to anaphylactoid reactions
What are patients with mast cell disorders?
Skin testing is best performed when
What is 4-6 weeks after a severe reaction?
Management of future reactions include
What are avoiding triggers because of limiting prophylactic treatment?
A biological fluid that can cause anaphylaxis
What is human seminal fluid?
How soon anaphylaxis signs and symptoms appear
What is between 30 minutes and several hours?
The gold standard of diagnosis for a food allergy
What is the oral food challenge because of false-positive IgE tests?
The serum levels elevated during a reaction
What are mast cell mediators tryptase and histamine?
The limited forms of anaphylactic reversal agents
What is antihistamines and corticosteroids?