[4] Immunophysiology of Asthma and Role of Immunotheraphy Flashcards
1
Q
Preformed Products of an Allergic Attack
A
Histamine
Tryptase
2
Q
Histamine is actually not the most potent inducer of cell damage during Asthma, what is it?
A
Cysteinyl Leukotrienes
3
Q
In childhood allergy is usually caused by?
A
Infections
4
Q
Main Basis of Immunotherapy Treatment for Asthma
A
Tolerance
5
Q
Read Harrisons :|
A
Good god
6
Q
Now the recommended therapy for Asthma
c/o Albert Yap
A
Anti-Leukotrienes
7
Q
Simplest method for anti-asthma but not the most practical
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A
Barrier Method
8
Q
Provides negative feedback to IgE Production
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A
IgG IV
IgG A
9
Q
[T/F] You may give anti-histamine for asthmatic patients
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A
F
Antihistamines only work in the early phase
10
Q
[T/F] Omalizumab works on free and bound IgE
c/o Albert Yap
A
F
Works only on bound IgE
