Allergy Flashcards
1
Q
Most severe form of allergy
A
Anaphylaxis
2
Q
Severity dependent on
A
Amount of allergen, rate of exposure, and route of exposure
3
Q
Type 1 allergy is
A
Immediate hypersensitivity caused by IgE - “common allergy”
4
Q
Type 2 allergy is
A
Cytolytic , causes cell death
5
Q
Type 3 allergy
A
Anaphylactoid - NOT IgE mediated but has the same symptoms
6
Q
Type 4 (IV) allergy
A
Delayed hypersensitivity of more than 12 hours , chronic inflammation
7
Q
This type often manifests as contact dermatitis
A
Type IV 4 allergy
8
Q
Toxins produced and mast cells damaged causing release of chemical mediators , proteins of body attack antigen
A
Type 3
