allergic conjunctivitis; Angelucci's syndrome
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Introduction
see allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
Pathology
- IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation with release of histamine & other inflmammatory mediators[2]
Clinical manifestations
- conjunctival erythema
- conjunctival edema
- clear watery discharge (tears)[4]
Management
- cold compresses[2]
- ophthalmic antihistamines with mast cell-stabilizing properties[2][3]
- oral antihistamines
- artificial tears
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References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 14(1): 2007 Ophthalmic Medications for Allergic Conjunctivitis Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=230106&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, 19 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012, 2022
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 Bielory L, Delgado L, Katelaris CH, et al. ICON: diagnosis and management of allergic conjunctivitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2020;124:118-34. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31759180
- ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 NEJM Knowledge+
- ↑ Bilkhu PS, Wolffsohn JS, Naroo SA, Robertson L, Kennedy R. Effectiveness of nonpharmacologic treatments for acute seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Ophthalmology. 2014 Jan;121(1):72-78. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24070810 Clinical Trial.