allergy

Question 1

antigens that cause allergic responses

Answer 1

allergy

Question 2

typical antigens include

Answer 2

pollen, mold/fungi, certain foods(milk;eggs;fish), animals(cats/dogs); certain drugs (penicillin); cigarette smoke; household dust

Question 3

clinical manifestations of allergies; allergic reactions are usually confined to what areas

Answer 3

allergic reactions are usually confined to the areas of initial intake or contact; (portal of entry)

Question 4

clinical manifestations of allergies; ingested allergens induce what symptoms

Answer 4

GI symptoms

Question 5

clinical manifestations of allergies; airborne allergens inhaled through the nose to lungs (portal of entry) induce what types of manifestations

Answer 5

respiratory tract or skin manifestations

Question 6

contact allergens induce

Answer 6

allergic responses at site of contact

Question 7

what are the different types of allergy testing

Answer 7

food challenges; skin tests; IgE test