Respiratory Disorders: Allergic Rhinitis & Sore Throat

<p>Autumn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Do not disturb decaying plant material (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Shower to remove pollen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seasonal allergic rhinitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low socioeconomic level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sensitization phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ozone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Senior citizens over 65 years old (B), Children under 2 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Release of histamine from mast cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Late phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It describes subcutaneous venodilation leading to infraorbital edema. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptoms occur 4 days or less per week or 4 weeks or less in duration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Otitis media with effusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sleep disturbance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An upward swipe of the tip of the nose with the palm of the hand. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptoms occur more than 4 days per week and last more than 4 weeks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing colds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used when severe symptoms are uncontrollable with medications. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact with allergens not usually present in the person's environment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infraorbital edema. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conjunctivitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pruritus of the fingers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warm and humid environments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facial pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moderate–Severe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sinus pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and nasal itching (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Absence of nasal and ocular itching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pregnancy rhinitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptoms improve on workdays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sore throat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure to airborne irritants at work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Onset occurs at a later age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoidance of identified allergens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pregnant women (A), Children under 12 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oral antihistamine/decongestant combination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antihistamine nasal spray (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucocorticoid nasal spray combined with antihistamine eye drops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sneezing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucocorticoid nasal spray (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consult a healthcare provider before self-treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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An inflammation of the nasal lining characterized by sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and cough.

A type of rhinitis caused by an immune reaction to specific allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.

A type of rhinitis not caused by allergens but by other factors like nasal irritants, hormonal changes, or medication.

A type of rhinitits that occurs during the last 1 to 2 months of pregnancy and resolves within two weeks after delivery.

A type of rhinitis caused by exposure to irritants or allergens in the workplace.

A common symptom of rhinitis characterized by excessive nasal discharge.

A common symptom of rhinitis characterized by difficulty breathing through the nose.

A common symptom of rhinitis characterized by an urge to sneeze.

A type of allergic rhinitis that occurs during specific seasons due to seasonal allergens like pollen.

A type of allergic rhinitis that occurs year-round due to allergens like dust mites, pet dander, or mold.

A genetic predisposition to developing allergies, including allergic rhinitis.

A protein mutation associated with increased risk of developing allergic rhinitis.

A higher level of immunoglobulin E (IgE), an antibody involved in allergic reactions, in the blood before the age of 6.

Higher socioeconomic level is associated with an increased risk of developing allergic rhinitis.

A skin condition characterized by itchy, red patches, that is often associated with increased risk of allergy and allergic rhinitis.

Positive skin tests, such as prick tests, indicate an allergic reaction to specific allergens.

A characteristic sign of allergic rhinitis where the lower eyelids are darkened and have accentuated folds.

A common physical sign in patients with allergic rhinitis, characterized by infraorbital edema and darkening due to subcutaneous venodilation.

A habitual upward rubbing of the tip of the nose with the palm of the hand, often observed in children with allergic rhinitis.

A characteristic sign of allergic rhinitis, where a person breathes primarily through their open mouth due to nasal obstruction.

A horizontal crease just above the bulbar portion of the nose, often seen in patients with allergic rhinitis.

An inflammatory condition of the sinuses, often a complication of untreated allergic rhinitis.

A condition characterized by fluid buildup in the middle ear, which can be a complication of allergic rhinitis.

A condition where a person experiences difficulty breathing during sleep, often linked to nasal obstruction due to allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis symptoms that occur ≤4 days per week or ≤4 weeks per year, and do not include sleep disturbance, impairment in work/school performance, daily activities, leisure/sport activities, or troublesome symptoms.

Allergic rhinitis symptoms that occur >4 days per week and >4 weeks per year, and include at least one symptom of sleep disturbance, impairment in work/school performance, daily activities, leisure/sport activities, or troublesome symptoms.

Allergic rhinitis symptoms that occur ≤4 days per week or ≤4 weeks per year, and do not include sleep disturbance, impairment in work/school performance, daily activities, leisure/sport activities, or troublesome symptoms.

Allergic rhinitis symptoms that occur >4 days per week and >4 weeks per year, and do not include sleep disturbance, impairment in work/school performance, daily activities, leisure/sport activities, or troublesome symptoms.

Allergic rhinitis triggered by exposure to a specific allergen that's not usually present in the person's environment.

Both sides of the nose are affected.

Sudden, forceful expulsions of air from the nose.

Clear, runny nasal discharge.

Dust mites are microscopic creatures commonly found in homes, feeding on dead skin flakes.

To reduce dust mites, use zipped covers for pillows and mattresses, vacuum regularly, control humidity, and minimize areas where they can live.

Outdoor molds like Alternaria and Cladosporium can trigger allergies.

To reduce exposure to outdoor molds, avoid disturbing decaying plant material.

Indoor molds like Penicillium and Aspergillus thrive in damp environments.

To reduce indoor mold exposure, lower humidity, remove houseplants, and apply fungicide to moldy areas.

Pet allergies often involve proteins from animals such as cats and dogs, with Fel d 1 being a common cat allergen.

To reduce pet allergen exposure, keep animals outside the house, use air filters or cleaners, clean regularly, reduce carpets, and wash pets frequently.

A type of rhinitis caused by an immune reaction to specific allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.

A type of rhinitis not caused by allergens but by other triggers like nasal irritants, hormonal changes, or medication.

Symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis are a reason to exclude self-treatment for allergic rhinitis.

If you have undiagnosed or uncontrolled asthma, you should see a doctor before self-treating allergic rhinitis.

Children under 12, pregnant women, and lactating women are recommended to see a doctor before self-treating allergic rhinitis.

For mild or episodic allergic rhinitis symptoms in older children and adults, minimally sedating oral antihistamine, antihistamine nasal spray, or glucocorticoid nasal spray are treatment options.

For persistent or moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis symptoms in older children and adults, glucocorticoid nasal spray is recommended. Additional options include adding antihistamine nasal spray, minimally sedating oral antihistamine, or minimally sedating oral antihistamine/decongestant combination.

For older adults experiencing allergic rhinitis, glucocorticoid nasal spray, minimally sedating antihistamine, or antihistamine nasal spray are treatment options.