No | Knowledge | Agree(%) |
---|---|---|
1 | Manifestations of allergy to pollen, mites and pets | 100 |
2 | Cross-reactions to birch and mugwort, oral allergic syndrome | 79 |
3 | Lactose intolerance | 100 |
4 | Trigger factors of acute urticaria/angioedema | 95 |
5 | Definition of anaphylaxis | 95 |
6 | Anaphylaxis from food, bee/wasp and drugs | 95 |
7 | Indications for prescription of adrenaline autoinjector | 95 |
8 | Intolerance vs allergy | 100 |
9 | What is included in different panels of allergens | 100 |
10 | Basic mechanisms of infectious asthma and COPD | 100 |
11 | Basic mechanisms of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis and organic disorders in the nose and sinus | 95 |
12 | Acute and chronic infectious disorders in the nose and sinus | 95 |
13 | Mechanisms of urticaria | 90 |
14 | Drug reactions: immediate and delayed | 90 |
15 | Basic mechanisms of common drugs for inflammatory disorders in airways and in skin | 84 |
16 | Different pharmacological treatment options (including the ones prescribed by specialists) | 84 |
17 | When to consider referral to a specialist | 100 |
18 | Not to advise avoidance of food due to occurrence of specific IgE in children without referral to a paediatric department | 84 |
No | Diagnostics | Agree(%) |
19 | History, including seasonal allergies, cross-allergies; best with a questionnaire | 100 |
20 | Examination of eyes, nose and skin | 100 |
21 | Pulmonary auscultation | 100 |
22 | Basic investigation of obstructive pulmonary disease | 100 |
23 | Basic investigation of rhinitis | 100 |
24 | Basic investigation of type 1 and type 2 allergy | 84 |
25 | Indications of specific IgE | 100 |
26 | Reading of spirometry and PEF curve | 100 |
27 | Performing spirometry | 79 |
28 | Recognition of signs of contact allergy and referral to a dermatologist | 100 |
No | Therapeutics | Agree(%) |
29 | Treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (antihistamine, nasal corticosteroid and eye drops) | 100 |
30 | Treatment of non-allergic disorders such as idiopathic or vasomotor rhinitis | 100 |
31 | Treatment and prevention of allergic acute asthma | 100 |
32 | Treatment of allergic acute asthma in children | 90 |
33 | Dealing with an acute severe allergic reaction | 100 |
34 | Treatment of anaphylaxis | 100 |
35 | Treatment of atopic eczema; moisturisers, topical steroids with adequate potency and avoidance of systemic steroids | 100 |
36 | Treatment of urticaria with non-sedating antihistamines | 100 |
37 | Treatment of itch | 100 |
No | Communication | Agree(%) |
38 | Offering sufficient time to examine history | 100 |
39 | Showing interest, commitment and empathy | 100 |
40 | Writing careful referral for specific IgE | 90 |
41 | Explaining to the patient in a simple way what allergy is and its consequences | 100 |
42 | Giving basic advice about treatment of eczema and rhino-conjunctivitis | 100 |
43 | Instructing the patient how to use adrenaline autoinjector | 79 |
44 | Attending training courses as a team (doctor and nurse) to ensure patient receives consistent information | 90 |
45 | Cooperating with colleagues and other staff categories | 100 |
46 | Establishing regular cooperation with a specialist at the hospital | 84 |