Etiology and pathophysiology
Anaphylaxis type
What is type I?
First signs and symptoms
What is flushing, pruritus, and urticaria?
Common differentials
What is asthma, eczema, and urticaria?
T/F: the need for labs is mandatory to diagnose anaphylaxis
What is false because it is clinical due to urgent need for treatment?
Cornerstone of therapy
What is IM epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis hypersensitivity reaction due to
What is IgE hypersensitivity
Second signs and symptoms
What is anxiety, chest tightness, SOB, N/V/D, abdominal pain, light headedness, angioedema?
Pseudoallergic reactions are
What is resemble anaphylaxis but not mediated by allergen-IgE interaction
T/F: referral to an allergy specialist post reaction is standard
Supplemental treatment includes
What is oxygen, IV fluids, and airway management?
Common cause of food related anaphylaxis in children
What is eggs, milk, and soy?
Third signs and symptoms
radiocontrast, opioid reactions, and "red man syndrome"
What is skin testing?
What is antihistamines, bronchodilators, and corticosteroids?
Anaphylaxis with cardiovascular collapse is
What is anaphylactic shock?
Most common place for edema
What is oropharynx, lips, and face?
Patients more prone to anaphylactoid reactions
What is patients with mast cell disorders?
Skin testing is best performed when
What is 4-6 weeks after a severe reaction?
Management of future reactions from
Avoiding triggers because limited prophylaxis can be done
Biological fluid that can cause anaphylaxis
What is human seminal fluid?
Anaphylaxis signs and symptoms appear
What is between 30 minutes and several hours?
Gold standard of diagnosis for a food allergy
What is oral food challenge because false-positive IgE tests?
What serum levels are elevated
What is mast cell mediators tryptase and histamine?
Limited reversal of anaphylaxis from
What is antihistamines and corticosteroids?