Allergic Disorder Flashcards
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Allergic disorders
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Spectrum of type-1 hypersensitivity immune disorders.
Immune system hypersensitive to typically harmless substances.
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Type-1 hypersensitivity reactions
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- typically IgE mediated, leading to mast-cell degranulation and release of chemical mediators inc. histamine
- rapid onset and progression
- includes allergies and anaphylaxis
3
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Examples of allergic disorders
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- asthma
- allergic rhinitis
- food allergies
- atopic dermatitis
