HTHSCI 1DT3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Gluten, Asthma, Smoking And Pregnancy
13 Aug 2020
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Mod. 3-23 prevention of allergy: describe the differences between primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of disease (see. Mod 3-21 for more details: discuss and describe approaches for the prevention of ige-mediated allergy. Identifying risk factors for sensitisation: genes family history of atopy or eczema, environment exposure to tobacco smoke, respiratory infections, lack of microbial exposure and exposure to allergens (e. g. breast feeding and avoiding tobacco smoke) Strict elimination of common food allergens like dairy, egg, wheat, nuts, fish and soya from maternal diet. Exposure to hdm allergen was reduced by impermeable mattress covers for cots and treatment of carpets and furniture. Intervention early in life can also reduce the sensitisation to house dust mites, food allergens and any allergens. Prevalence of asthma over 18 years of follow-up. Graph adjusted for first born status, dual heredity, exposure to paternal and maternal smoking and pets in the home. Intervention early in life can cause a reduced in development of asthma in later life.
