Allergy, unspecified
SX â sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, dyspnea, anaphylaxis, N/V, angioedema of face and lips
PE â
Heent (Conjunctivitis)
Lungs (Wheezing)
Skin (Hives, Flushing)
DX â usually based on history and symptoms and PE
Next Steps
DX â usually based on history and symptoms and PE CBC (inc eosinophils), inc IgE CT sinuses * Allergy testing (skin tests, RAST, audiometry)
Health Tips
TX â Allergy and Immunology referral 1) Avoidance 2) Meds 3) Shots Meds: ⢠Antihistamines: diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, loratidine, fexofenadine, cetirizine ⢠Decongestants (pseudoephedrine) ⢠Mast Cell stabilizers (cromolyn sodium) ⢠LT antagonists (montelukast, zafirlukast) Steroids: Flonase (fluticasone) Epinephrine Pen