| Allergies in children. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20397554 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An estimated 25% of the British population suffers from some form of allergic condition. Atopic dermatitis and food sensitivities are more common in infants and younger children, with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), perennial allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma developing throughout adolescence. Allergic reactions occur as a result of an interaction between allergen and mast cells via the antibody immunoglobulin E (IgE). Classic symptoms include itching, redness and swelling. These symptoms, and their time course, help the health professional to differentiate between allergic and non-allergic symptoms. Avoidance plays a part in management. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and recent guidelines recommend early use of epinephrine in patient with a severe allergic-type reaction. |
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Authors:
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Samantha Walker; Annie Wing |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of family health care Volume: 20 ISSN: 1474-9114 ISO Abbreviation: J Fam Health Care Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-19 Completed Date: 2010-04-30 Revised Date: 2010-08-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101142028 Medline TA: J Fam Health Care Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 24-6 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Education for Health, Warwick. |
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Child Diagnosis, Differential Great Britain / epidemiology Humans Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*, epidemiology, etiology, therapy* Medical History Taking Nurse Practitioners / education, organization & administration Nursing Assessment Physical Examination Primary Health Care / organization & administration Skin Tests |
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J Fam Health Care. 2010;20(3):104; author reply 104
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