Respond to the initial post of one of your peers in your discussion group. Identify 1 differential diagnosis for the case study presented. Identify the underlying pathophysiology and clinical presentation of the Differential Diagnosis you identified in your response to your peers.

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Respond to Initial Post by Peer:

Based on the case study presented, a possible differential diagnosis for Anna’s condition is allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis, also known as type I hypersensitivity, is caused by IgE-mediated antibodies, which release histamine, other inflammation mediators and cause symptoms such as itching, discharge and sneezing. Anna is a known seasonal allergy sufferer, which further confirms this diagnosis.

The red, boggy, moist mucosa in Anna’s nasal cavity, as well as the presence of polyps, are consistent with the clinical presentation of allergic rhinitis. It is possible that the erythematous patches on Anna’s arms are also related to allergies, since eczema can be associated with allergic conditions like allergic rhinitis.

Other conditions, including viral upper respiratory infection and non-allergic rhinoitis can also present similar symptoms. Anna’s lack of fever, stable vital signs, and absence of severe symptoms suggest she does not have a serious acute infection. Allergic rhinitis is therefore a likely diagnosis.

Reference:

Corren, J. (2019). Allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract infection and allergic rhinitis. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 7(6), 1716-1718. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.04.023