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Case 7- Allergies Flashcards

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How is histamine produced?

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When the antigen binds to the mast cell there is degranulation, one of the main mediators released is Histamine. Histamine then causes allergy symptoms

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Effect of histamine release- general

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1) Itchiness (Pruritus)
2) Increased smooth muscle contraction-bronchospasm
3) Increased gastric acid secretion- diarrhoea and vomiting
4) Raised Tryptase

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Effect of histamine release- blood vessels

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Increased blood flow and permeability in the blood vessels. Fluid shifts into the interstitial space causing pulmonary oedema, swollen eyes and lips

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Effect of histamine release- mucus

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In the eyes, nasal passages and airways there is decreased diameter and increased mucus secretion. This causes congestion and blockage of airways (wheezing, coughing and phlegm). There is swelling and mucus secretion in nasal passages.

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Immune tolerance and allergy

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A complex system causing suppresion of cellular or humoral immune responses. Allergy occurs due to a failure of this response.

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Allergic reaction

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A hypersensitivity reaction initiated by immunological mechanism

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Allergen

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An antigen that triggers an allergic reaction

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Atopy

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a tendency to develop an allergic disease

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Effects of atopy

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Atopy is clinically associated with allergic asthma, eczema and allergic rhinitis. It occurs in 20-30% of the population.

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The atopy/allergic march

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Shows the natural progression of allergies:

Eczema -> Food allergy -> Rhinitis -> Asthma

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Type 1 allergic reaction- IgE mediated hypersensitivity

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It’s split into sensitation stage and the Re-exposure stage
• On exposure to the allergen, the APC processes the antigen and presents it to the TH2 cell and bind together. (sensitisation).
• When it binds together the TH2 cell release IL-4 and IL-12, these mediators activate the B cell. (sensitisation).
• The B cell proliferates and differentiates into plasma cells that synthesize and secrete IgE antibodies (sensitisation).
• The IgE binds to the mast cells by the Fc region, sensitizing the mast cells. (sensitisation).
• Upon subsequent exposure to the allergen, mast cells with IgE bind to the antigen undergo degranulation releasing inflammatory molecules resulting in allergy symptoms. (Re-exposure)

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Examples of type 1 hypersensitivity reactions

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Hay fever, Asthma, Hives and Angiodema (swollen lips and eyes) these are localised reactions. Systemic reactions would be anaphylaxis.

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Urticaria (hives)

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You get it with nettle stings and allergic rashes. It is circumscribed, raised erythematous plaques often with central pallor. It is very itchy. Not all urticaria is caused by allergy for example, stress and viral infection. Can be caused by type 1 hypersensitivity reactions

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Angioedema

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Usually associated with urticaria, its swollen lips and eyes. There is the involvement of the deeper dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Not all angioedema is allergy.

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Anaphylaxis

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A severe life threatening, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. It is characterised by rapidly developing, life threatening air way, breathing and circulatory changes or gastrointestinal changes usually associated with skin and mucosal changes. The trigger may not always be identified.

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Type 2 Hypersensitivity: Cytotoxic, antibody mediated

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Involves antibody (IgG or IgM) mediated destruction of self cells.
• IgG or IgM (antibodies) bind to either an intrinsic or extrinsic tissue. In the intrinsic tissue they will detect the self antigen as a foreign antigen, there will be a failure in immune tolerance. In the extrinsic tissue the foreign antigen will resemble the host cell, it will get absorbed onto cells as part of the infection of a pathogen. 
•  The antibodies bind to the antigens, forming Ag-Ab complexes promoting the classical  pathway of complement activation. This will eliminate cells presenting foreign antigens.
• Mediators of acute inflammation are generated causing cell lysis and death.
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Examples of a type 2 allergic reaction- transfusion reactions

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Transfusion reaction produced by mismatched blood. It will destroy foreign RBC by complement-mediated lysis triggered by IgG. This produces fever and intravascular clots. The free Hgb produced will either pass in the urine- haemoglobinuria or breaks down into bilirubin which can be toxic

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How long is a type 2 allergic reaction

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Hours or days

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Examples of type 2 allergic reactions- drugs

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• Drug induced Thrombocytopenis- drugs (antibiotics) bind to the surface of platelets the IgG binds to the drug and mediates destruction of platelets by phagocytes through binding of Fc receptors on the cell surface

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Examples of type 2 allergic reactions- diseases

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  • Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia- the antibodies bind to RBC membrane antigens causing cell lysis and death.
  • Graves disease- antibodies produced bind to thyroid hormone receptors.
  • Goodpasture’s syndrome- the antibodies produced bind to the kidney/lungs basement membrane receptors
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Type 3 Hypersensitivity- immune complexes

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  • IgG/IgM (antibodies) binds to antigens in the circulation producing immune (Antigen-antibody) complexes.
  • Insoluble immune complexes form in the blood and are deposited in various tissues, typically the skin, kidney and joints.
  • It binds to Fc receptors on leukocytes (i.e. mast cells) leading to an inflammatory response and damage to the cell.
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Type 3 allergic reaction example- post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

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After a streptococcus infection there are Streptococcal cell wall antigens circulating in the blood. The antibodies in our body bind the antigen forming an immune complex, it gets trapped in the kidneys causing inflammation.

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Other examples of type 3 allergic reactions

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  1. Reactive or rheumatoid arthiritis: Bacterial antigens form immune complexes and get stuck in the joints
  2. SLE- DNA/nucleoprotein antigens circulate in the blood.
  3. Henoch Schonlien purpria- After a viral infection the antigens react with IgA to form an immune complex which gets trapped under the skin forming a vasculitic rash. In children.
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How long does a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction take

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Takes 2-3 days days

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Type 4 Hypersensitivity reaction: The delayed type

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It is not antibody mediated but is a T-cell mediated response. There are two stages, the sensitisation stage and the effector stage.
• Antigen is processed by the antigen presenting cell- Macrophages. (sensitisation)
• The antigen is then presented to the T helper. (sensitisation)
• The T helper cell releases mediators and more T helper cells (sensitisation).
• The T helper cell binds to the resting Macrophage which then releases mediators to form the activated Macrophage. The T help cell releases mediators and activates the T-cytotoxic cell
• The cytoxic T cell and activated Macrophage causes direct cell damage.

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Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction- Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test)

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Aids in the diagnosis of TB. There is intradermal administration of the tuberculin to the forearm. A type 4 hypersensitivity reaction occurs and you measure the transverse diameter of the induration (blister). Its read between 48-72 hours.

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Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction- Contact hypersensitivity / dermatitis (i.e. nickel)

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In nickel contact dermatitis the antigens penetrate the skins and are presented by Langerhans cells to the T-cells. This releases inflammatory mediators activating the macrophage and T-cytotoxic cell causing localised dermatitis. It usually develops 24 hours after exposure, peaking at 73 hours.

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Where is histamine found?

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Histamine is found in high concentrations in the lungs, skin and GI tract, Histamine is mostly found in mast cells and basophils. Non-mast histamine is found in cells of the stomach and the histaminergic neurons of the brain.

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When is histamine released (complement proteins)

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Stimuli for release includes complement proteins (C3a and C5a) that interact with specific surface receptors and the combination of antigen and cell-fixed IgE antibodies.

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What does histamine bind to

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It binds to H1, H2 or H3 receptors on the target cell

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Effect of H1 receptor

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The H1 receptor causes increased vascular permeability, Vasodilation and contraction of most smooth muscle.

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Effect of H2 receptor

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The H2 receptors cause stimulation of gastric secretion and cardiac stimulation.

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How can you divide antihistamines

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Into first and second generation. H1 antihistamines can either be neural receptor antagonists or inverse agonists

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Activity of H1 receptor

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Since the H1 receptor displays constitutive activity, is able to produce a response in the absence of a bound ligand. Normally, histamine binds to the H1 receptor and heightens the receptors activity

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How do Histamine neural receptor antagonists work

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They bind to the H1 receptor and block Histamine’s effect. The majority of anti-histamine

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How do Histamine inverse agonists work

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They bind to the H1 receptor reducing its activity, the opposite effect to histamine

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When to take antihistamine

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Some patients may need to take daily antihistamines if they have significant allergic symptoms regularly (allergy to dust). Antihistamines can also be used on a as needed basis for those who experience occasional symptoms or symptoms triggered by exposure to certain irritants such as animal hair, plants/flowers, medication and food products.

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H2 receptor antagonist

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A second types antihistamine is primarily used for suppressing acid production in the stomach and treated acid related diseases like ulcers. Example=omeprazole

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Trends in allergies

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They are becoming more common, there are also more cases of anaphylaxis

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Most common allergies

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Eczema, asthma, Hay fever (allergic rinitus), food allergy and animal allergy.

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Acute allergic conditions

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Anaphylaxis, food allergies, oral allergy syndrome, latex allergy and drug allergy.

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Chronic allergic conditions

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Rhino-conjunctivitis, Asthma, Eczema, food allergies and allergic enteropathy (Eosinophilic oesophagitis/gastritis, Food protein induced Enterocolitis syndrome and Proctocolitis).

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Why you may not get symptoms with sensitisation?

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Sensitisation (evidence of immunological notification) is different from clinical disease. So whilst you may be IG positive you may not be having not symptoms. They are both allergies. The inflammatory cells cause the allergic symptoms

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The immediate IgE dependent effects of mast cell mediators

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Vasodilation, vessel leakage, increased mucus secretion, smooth muscle contraction and itchiness.
Wheel and flair rash- swollen and red.
They will get stridor due to swelling of the larynx due to smooth muscle contraction

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Delayed type, T cell dependent/mixed symptoms

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In the skin you’ll have eczema flares and a rash. In the gut you have Mucous/blood stools, diarrhoea, vomiting, failure to thrive, Malabsorption, Dysphagia and abdominal pain.

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Intolerance

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A non-immune mediated reaction which can be enzymatic, pharmacological and indefined

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Intolerance- Enzyme deficiency

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Lactose intolerance- dont have the enzyme lactate so cant digest lactose effectively
Favism- A G6PD deficiency, haemolysis after fava bean ingestion, presents with jaundice

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Intolerance- Pharmacological reactions

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When certain substances cause an adverse reaction. This can be triggered by caffeine which gives them a raising pulse, headache and anxiety. You can also get reactions from biogenic amines which are substances in cheese, wine and chocolate= Tyramine, Histamine, Phenylethylamine. Symptoms include flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea,

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Intolerance- undefined

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Generally adverse reactions to additives and food colouring agents. Include Tartrazine, Monosodium glutamate, Nitrates and nitrites, Sulphites, Benzoic acid and benzoates.

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