Allergy & Clinical Immunology Cases & Quizzes

• Fast Five Quiz: Primary Immunodeficiency Overview Are you up to date on primary immunodeficiency? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 31, 2023
• Chest Pain, Cough, and Shortness of Breath A 31-year-old pregnant patient presents to the emergency department with left-sided chest pain, nonproductive cough, hemoptysis, and dyspnea at rest, exacerbated by activity. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 31, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Herpes Zoster Risk Factors and Prevention How familiar are you with herpes zoster risk factors and prevention? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, August 30, 2023
• A 45-Year-Old Remote Worker With Chronic Sinus Symptoms He complains of 9 months of congestion, coughing, and headaches. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 04, 2023
• Skill Checkup: Girl With Severe Nighttime Itchiness An 11-year-old girl complains of severe nighttime itchiness that interrupts sleep. The girl has a pruritic, erythematous, eczematous rash on various parts of her body. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, July 13, 2023
• Skill Checkup: A 32-Year-Old Man With Worsening Itch A 32-year-old man presents with a history of atopic dermatitis and worsening of itch. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, July 13, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Dermatitis Treatments Are you aware of the latest research on atopic dermatitis treatments, including probiotics and acupuncture treatment outcomes and allergen immunotherapy safety? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, July 10, 2023
• 29-Year-Old Hiker Self-Treats Her Rash With Coconut Oil A 29-year-old strict vegan and avid outdoors enthusiast presents with a worsening rash on her feet. Topical coconut oil has failed to relieve her symptoms. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 06, 2023
• Chronic Productive Cough in a 42-Year-Old Woman A 42-year-old woman with a chronic productive cough is repeatedly treated for pneumonia. At her latest follow-up, she reports intermittent dyspnea and fatigue. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, June 30, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Severe Asthma Treatment Are you up-to-date on the latest research on severe asthma treatment, including effective biologics and factors associated with higher asthma biologic adherence? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 16, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Eczema Medication Are you ready to help manage eczema in patients? Test yourself on the latest eczema medication, including indications, contraindications, and adverse events, with a quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 05, 2023
• A 34-Year-Old Woman With Knots on Her Leg and Reddening Skin A 34-year-old woman presents with painful, red 'knots' on her right leg that appear to trace along her veins; it started 3-4 days ago. She denies any trauma. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 19, 2023
• Expunging 'Penicillin Allergy': Your Questions Answered Dr Vega responds to reader questions about delabeling penicillin allergy in a patient who reports a childhood rash after taking amoxicillin.
  Medscape Family Medicine, May 17, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Systemic Sclerosis Interstitial Lung Disease How familiar are you with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, May 15, 2023
• Dysphagia and Odynophagia in a Woman With Hypothyroidism A 55-year-old woman with a history of hypothyroidism presents with worsening dysphagia and odynophagia. Solid foods are becoming less tolerable. Do you know what's causing her symptoms?
  Medscape, May 03, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Cough Suppressants (Antitussives) Do you know important clinical considerations for antitussives, including overuse and toxicity, key indications, contraindications, and adverse events? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, April 19, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: mRNA Vaccinations How much do you know about mRNA vaccinations? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, April 14, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection How much do you know about risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, April 14, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Severe COVID-19 How much do you know about severe COVID-19? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, April 14, 2023
• Bleeding Gums and Rash on Both Legs in a 38-Year-Old Man A 38-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of bleeding from his gums after brushing his teeth. He also noticed a rash on both legs over the past couple of weeks. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 12, 2023