Allergies and Asthma in Children
Allergies and Asthma in Children ( 15 Questions)
Which of the following diagnostic methods are used to identify specific allergens in children?
"Perform a skin prick test.”. A skin prick test, also known as a skin allergy test, is a common method used to identify specific allergens in both children and adults. It involves applying small amounts of allergens to the skin and observing for any allergic reactions, such as redness and swelling at the test sites. This is a valuable diagnostic method to pinpoint the allergens triggering allergic reactions.
"Conduct a spirometry test.”. Spirometry is a lung function test and is not used to identify specific allergens. It measures lung volume and airflow, making it more suitable for assessing respiratory conditions like asthma.
"Administer a peak flow meter measurement.”. Peak flow meter measurements are used to monitor lung function and asthma symptoms but do not identify specific allergens. This choice is not relevant to the task of identifying allergens.
"Measure specific IgE antibodies in blood.”. Measuring specific IgE antibodies in the blood can help determine if a person has allergies, but it does not identify the specific allergens causing the allergies. This test is valuable for confirming the presence of allergies but not for pinpointing allergens.
"Perform a skin prick test.”.
Choice A rationale:
"Perform a skin prick test.”.
A skin prick test, also known as a skin allergy test, is a common method used to identify specific allergens in both children and adults.
It involves applying small amounts of allergens to the skin and observing for any allergic reactions, such as redness and swelling at the test sites.
This is a valuable diagnostic method to pinpoint the allergens triggering allergic reactions.
Choice B rationale:
"Conduct a spirometry test.”.
Spirometry is a lung function test and is not used to identify specific allergens.
It measures lung volume and airflow, making it more suitable for assessing respiratory conditions like asthma.
Choice C rationale:
"Administer a peak flow meter measurement.”.
Peak flow meter measurements are used to monitor lung function and asthma symptoms but do not identify specific allergens.
This choice is not relevant to the task of identifying allergens.
Choice D rationale:
"Measure specific IgE antibodies in blood.”.
Measuring specific IgE antibodies in the blood can help determine if a person has allergies, but it does not identify the specific allergens causing the allergies.
This test is valuable for confirming the presence of allergies but not for pinpointing allergens.