IX.

ETIOLOGY AND SYMPTOMATOLOGY

ETIOLOGY
BASIC PRESENT RATIONALE ACTUAL
ETIOLOGY /
ABSENT
PRECIPITATING
FACTORS

Family History ✓ Individuals with a family The patient's mother

of Food Allergy history of allergic informed us that, in
reactions, such as addition to other
asthma and food symptoms, she and his
allergies, may face a other son both manifested
slightly higher risk of a food allergy.
developing a food Furthermore, she
allergy. Recognizing acknowledged the
this, there is a hereditary connection in
heightened focus on the family's health history.
food management. This
includes educating both
patients and caregivers
about food allergies
and providing self-
administration training.
These measures aim to
prevent allergic
reactions, enhance
safety, and foster a
confident and
empowered approach
to managing food
allergies

Age ✓ The genetic makeup The patient’s mother

affects both the mentioned his son
process of aging and
attending a friend's
the development of
allergies. As individuals birthday party, where he
age, changes in their was captivated by a
 immune system and
inflammatory
responses may occur,
potentially affecting
their susceptibility to
food allergies.
variety of foods. His
indulgence in creamy
garlic shrimp during the
event triggered his first
food allergic reaction.

SYMPTOMATOLOGY
SYMPTOMS PRESENT/ RATIONALE ACTUAL
ABSENT

Hives ✓ Hives, or urticaria, Our patient’s significant

result from the release other (S.O.) stated that
of histamine triggered before admission, one of
by allergens, foods, the chief complaints was a
medications, or other skin reaction
factors. This release characterized by red welts
causes itchy welts on that were very itchy.
the skin due to blood
vessel leakage.
Managing hives
involves identifying
triggers and may
require medical
intervention.

Difficulty of ✓ Difficulty in breathing Our patient's significant

Breathing during an allergic other (S.O.) stated that
reaction is due to the
before admission, his
release of chemicals
like histamine. This initial complaint was
causes airway difficulty in breathing,
inflammation and characterized by an
constriction, leading to inability to breathe rapidly
respiratory symptoms. or deeply enough. This
Identifying triggers symptom became
and seeking timely
unbearable and led to the
medical intervention
are essential for decision to seek medical
management. attention at the hospital.
Swollen Lips ✓ Swollen lips in an Our patient’s significant
allergic reaction other (S.O.) stated that
happen due to his lips started to swell,
increased blood flow
often accompanied by
and fluid accumulation
triggered by allergens, redness and a sensation
leading to of tightness. The patient is
inflammation. experiencing an itchiness
and tingling sensation
when it is touched.

Watery Eyes ✓ Watery eyes in Our patient’s significant

allergies also occur other (S.O.) stated that
when the immune prior to admission the
system releases
mother is present to
histamine, prompting
increased tear provide comfort, even
production. This though the patient was
response is the body's feeling irritated due to his
attempt to flush out watery eyes.
allergens