IgE-mediate...
History of atopic dermatitis and/or food allergies
History of nasal congestion; rhinorrhea; pruritus of nose, eyes, ears, and/...
Allergen avoidance
Medication
Allergy immunotherapy
Mild s...
J30.89 Other allergic rhinitis
J30.81 Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
J30.2 Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
J30.5 Allergic rhinitis due to food
J30.8 Other allergic...
Nasal saline irrigation (flushing 6 to 8 oz) may be very helpful in clearing upper airway of secretions and may precede the use of nasal corticosteroids.
2nd-generation antihistamines a...
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<bold>Figure 35.2</bold> Back pressure to blood circulation around the eyes leads to dark areas under the eyes in the child with allergic rhinitis.
<bold>Figure 35.2</bold> Back pressure to blood circulation around the eyes leads to dark areas under the eyes in the child wi...
1.11. A: Viral conjunctivitis is associated with an acute follicular reaction. In follicles, vessels course on the surface from the periphery of the lesions toward the center rather than emerging in the center, as is the case in papillae.
1.11. A: Viral conjunctivitis is associated with an acute follicular reaction. In follicles, vessels course on the surface from the periph...
1.11.C: In severe adenoviral conjunctivitis, the patient may have lid ecchymoses in addition to subconjunctival hemorrhages.
1.12. D: Giant papillary conjunctivitis is characterized by papillae of the superior tarsus, which are thought to be caused by an allergic reaction to the coating on foreign bodies such as contact lenses or exposed sutures.
1.12. D: Giant papillary conjunctivitis is characterized by papillae of the superior tarsus, which are thought to be caused by an allergic...
1.14. Acute bacterial conjunctivitis with mild lid swelling, conjunctival injection, and discharge along the lid margin.
FIG. 2.6. A: Conjunctivitis. B: Chemosis. C: Facial swelling caused by an allergic reaction.
FIG. 15.10. Allergic conjunctivitis with lid edema and conjunctival infection.
FIG. 15.11. Allergic conjunctivitis with chemosis. Note the swollen conjunctiva extending up to the border of the cornea.
<bold>Figure 19-2</bold> Boggy inferior turbinates seen with allergic rhinitis. (Courtesy of Paul S. Matz, MD.)
Back pressure to the blood circulation around the eye orbit from allergic rhinitis may lead to dark areas under the eyes (allergic shiners). The frequent rubbing of the nose in an upward direction can lead to a peculiar horizontal crease (Dennie's line).
Back pressure to the blood circulation around the eye orbit from allergic rhinitis may lead to dark areas under the eyes (allergic shiners...
1.15. A: Hyperacute gonococcal conjunctivitis, with copious mucopurulent discharge and lid swelling.