Allergies

Question 1

Symptoms

Answer 1

Cold-like symptoms (sneezing, runny nose), geographic tongue, hives, blisters (contact dermatitis).

Question 2

Allergy:

Answer 2

Allergy: Immune system reacts to the food

Question 2

Common Allergens:

Answer 2

Environmental: Pollen, dust, mold, pet dander, latex, insect stings.

Food: Peanuts, gluten, lactose, shellfish.

Drugs: Penicillin, NSAIDs.

Question 3

Immune System and Allergies

Answer 3

Role of IgE Antibodies: Produced in response to allergens.

Bind to mast cells; subsequent exposure triggers histamine release

Memory Cells: IgE antibodies remain specific to allergens (e.g., pollen)

Lymphatic System Components:
Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, Peyer’s patches (small intestine).

Question 4

Intolerance

Answer 4

Substances in food produce adverse reaction
- Lactose intolerance (inablity to digest lactose) - lactase enzyme convert lactose to glucose

Question 5

histamine

Answer 5

produce allergy symptoms

Question 5

common allergen

Answer 5

Nickel, Nickel alloys, henna tattos, dust allergies, pets, pet saliva

Question 6

Antihistamines

Answer 6

Block histamine receptors; histamine antagonist

1st Gen: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) – drowsy; enter brain

2nd Gen: Loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra) – non-drowsy; can’t enter brain

Question 6

body convert loratadine to _____

Answer 6

Desloratadine

Question 6

50% of allergies progress to _____

Answer 6

asthma

Question 7

__________ is a selective adrenaline agonist

Answer 7

Salbutamol

Question 7

Adrenaline agonist function?

Answer 7

open airway in the lungs; high dose will stimulate the heart; overuse causes heart attack