Asthma Flashcards

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Intrinsic

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IgE is usually only involved locally, within the airway passages

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Extrinsic

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symptoms are triggered by an allergen (such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen, or mold). The immune system overreacts, producing too much of a substance (called IgE) throughout the body. It’s the IgE that triggers an extrinsic asthma attack.

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