Hypersensitivity and Anaphylaxis Flashcards
What is the epidemiology of allergy?
What is the difference between allergy and anaphylaxis?
How can the immune system be classified?
Define hypersensitivity
Define allergy
Define anaphylaxis
Define allergen
What are the 2 types of hypersensitivity reactions that are most significant in allergic reactions?
What is type 1 hypersensitivity?
What is type 4 hypersensitivity?
What is the mechanism for type 1 hypersensitivity?
What can mast cell degradation cause the release of?
What is atopy?
What are some common allergies?
What are the clinical features of type 1 hypersensitivity?
What is the pathology of type 4 hypersensitivity?
What is allergic contact dermatitis?
What are the clinical features of type 4 hypersensitivity?
How can hypersensitivity be investigated?
How can hypersensitivity be treated?
How can anaphylaxis be treated?
