Allergy Specialist Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:50 Page 3 of 11 Attempt #1067 Overall: 0 / 53 questions answered Question 11 / 53 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A teenager with allergic rhinitis has sneezing, nasal itching, watery rhinorrhea, and pale boggy turbinates. What is first-line controller therapy for persistent symptoms? A. Oral antibiotic for 6 weeks B. Intranasal corticosteroid C. Nasal decongestant indefinitely D. Systemic steroid daily long term E. No allergen advice Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Allergy & Immunology] Intranasal corticosteroids are the most effective first-line therapy for persistent allergic rhinitis. Reference: ARIA Allergic Rhinitis Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 12 / 53 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A patient has recurrent swelling of lips and abdomen without urticaria, low C4, and poor response to antihistamines. What is likely? A. Hereditary angioedema B. Histamine-mediated urticaria only C. Anaphylaxis from peanuts D. Contact dermatitis E. Cellulitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Allergy & Immunology] Recurrent angioedema without urticaria plus low C4 suggests bradykinin-mediated hereditary angioedema. Reference: WAO/EAACI Hereditary Angioedema Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 13 / 53 Not answered In a ward handover scenario: A patient has recurrent swelling of lips and abdomen without urticaria, low C4, and poor response to antihistamines. What is likely? A. Histamine-mediated urticaria only B. Hereditary angioedema C. Anaphylaxis from peanuts D. Contact dermatitis E. Cellulitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Allergy & Immunology] Recurrent angioedema without urticaria plus low C4 suggests bradykinin-mediated hereditary angioedema. Reference: WAO/EAACI Hereditary Angioedema Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 14 / 53 Not answered In a ward handover scenario: A teenager with allergic rhinitis has sneezing, nasal itching, watery rhinorrhea, and pale boggy turbinates. What is first-line controller therapy for persistent symptoms? A. Oral antibiotic for 6 weeks B. Nasal decongestant indefinitely C. Intranasal corticosteroid D. Systemic steroid daily long term E. No allergen advice Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Allergy & Immunology] Intranasal corticosteroids are the most effective first-line therapy for persistent allergic rhinitis. Reference: ARIA Allergic Rhinitis Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 15 / 53 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A teenager with allergic rhinitis has sneezing, nasal itching, watery rhinorrhea, and pale boggy turbinates. What is first-line controller therapy for persistent symptoms? A. Oral antibiotic for 6 weeks B. Nasal decongestant indefinitely C. Systemic steroid daily long term D. Intranasal corticosteroid E. No allergen advice Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Allergy & Immunology] Intranasal corticosteroids are the most effective first-line therapy for persistent allergic rhinitis. Reference: ARIA Allergic Rhinitis Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 3 of 11 Next → »