18 Questions
Which type of food allergies are typically associated with subacute and chronic symptoms?
Non-IgE-mediated reactions
What is a common cutaneous manifestation of food allergies?
Pruritus
Which clinical feature is commonly associated with respiratory tract involvement in food allergies?
Sense of choking
What is a typical cardiovascular symptom associated with severe food allergies?
Tachycardia
Which neurologic symptom can be present in patients with food allergies?
Seizures
Which area is commonly affected in the respiratory tract of patients with food allergies?
Nose/oropharynx
Which type of food allergy typically affects the entire gastrointestinal tract?
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
What is the main feature of Heiner syndrome?
Respiratory symptoms
Which of the following food allergies is commonly associated with allergic reactions in the skin?
Atopic dermatitis
What is a key distinguishing feature between exclusively non-IgE-mediated food allergies and mixed disorders?
Presence of skin manifestations
Which type of food allergy can have a mixture of both IgE and non-IgE components?
Atopic dermatitis
What is the critical first step in diagnosing a food allergy?
History and physical exam
What is the typical onset time for IgE-mediated food allergic reactions?
Minutes to two hours from ingestion
What are the most common cutaneous manifestations of food hypersensitivity reactions?
Urticaria and angioedema
Which system is not commonly involved in IgE-mediated food allergic reactions?
Musculoskeletal system
Which of the following is not a major food allergen?
Pork
What is the timeframe for acute urticaria and angioedema to appear after ingesting a food allergen?
Within minutes of ingestion
What are the two main types of processes that broadly categorize food allergies?
IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated processes
Test your knowledge on the relationship between food allergy and acute urticaria, as well as their clinical manifestations such as pruritus, angioedema, and respiratory symptoms like nasal congestion. Explore the connection between food allergies and dermatologic, eye, and respiratory symptoms.
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