Brain Tweezers – Allergies February 17, 2016October 28, 2015 by PA News Test your knowledge of allergies and how to handle customers with allergies. 1. What is animal dander? Animal faeces. Fur and skin flakes from pets. Dirt tracked into the house by animals. Mouldy pet food. 2. What happens when histamine is released in large amounts? Blood vessels become dilated and the area swells with fluid. Hair falls out. Itching and reddening of the local area. Increased sweating. 3. What is anaphylaxis? Another word for hives. A severe allergic reaction. Loss of sight. Fainting spells. 4. A customer comes into the pharmacy complaining of itchy eyes and a runny nose that he’s had for the past day or two. He has just moved house and has been doing a fair bit of cleaning. What can you recommend? A topical cream. Refer them to the pharmacist. A combination of both topical and oral. OTC antihistamines. 5. Untreated allergies can worsen other chronic respiratory problems and skin disorders. False True Loading … Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin
