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Query: UMLS:C0042109 (
urticaria
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Stuffy nose
, itchy and watery eyes, shortness of breath with wheezing,
hives
and stomach upsets often translate into allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma,
urticaria
and food allergies. These symptoms present a diagnostic dilemma to practitioners, even when sophisticated immunologic tests are available. Given a good history, however, the most common allergic disorders can be diagnosed and managed by nurse practitioners. In this article, an overview is presented which includes a discussion of four chronic adult allergic problems: rhinitis, asthma,
urticaria
and food allergies. A review of basic immunological principles is provided. Each condition is described in terms of data collection and assessment criteria. General client education guidelines follow.
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PMID:An overview of adult allergic disorders. 403 19
