Allergy History
February 15th, 2021
Overview
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Any allergies that the patient may have.- Known or potential allergens - pollen, dust, pets, certain foods, latex, medications
- Symptoms of allergy - itch, rash, wheeze, rhinorrhoea, red eyes, swelling, vomiting, diarrhoea, anaphylaxis
- How long after exposure the symptoms begin
- Timing - age that the allergy first started, frequency of reactions, whether the reaction is seasonal
- Severity of the reaction - hospital / ICU admissions
- Treatment - medications given and response, epipen
- Family history of allergy (atopy) - asthma, eczema, hay fever, food allergies
Common Allergens
- Pollens - grass, tree, weed
- Spores
- Animals - cats, dogs, small pets, birds, horses, cockroaches
- Food - peanuts, tree nuts, legumes, seafood, soy, fruits, eggs, wheat
- Drugs - antibiotics, NSAIDs, ACEi, oestrogens, contrast, anaesthetic drugs
- Venom - bees, wasps
- Latex
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