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Immunology Flashcards

1
Q

What are the common allergens that cause systemic anaphylaxis?

A

Drugs
Serum
Venom
Food e.g Peanuts

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What is the body’s response in systemic anaphylaxis?

A 
Oedema
Increased vascular permeability
Laryngeal oedema
Circulatory collapse
Death
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What are the common allergens for acute urticaria?

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Animal hair
Insect bites
Allergy testing

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What is the body’s response in acute urticaria?

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Local increase in blood flow and vascular permeability

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What is seasonal rhinoconjuctivitis?

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Hay fever

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What are the common allergens for seasonal rhinoconjuctivitis?

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Pollen

Dust-mite faeces

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What is the body’s response to seasonal rhinoconjuctivitis?

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Oedema of nasal mucosa

Sneezing

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What are the common allergens for asthma?

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Cat dander
Pollen
Dust mite faeces

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What is the body’s response in asthma?

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Bronchial constriction
Increased mucous production
Airway inflammation

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What are the common foods that cause an allergy?

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Tree nuts
Peanuts
Shellfish
Milk
Eggs
Fish
Soy
Wheat
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What is the body’s response to food allergies?

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Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Pruritis
Urticaria
Anaphylaxis
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12
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What is pruritis?

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Itching

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13
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What is urticaria?

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Hives

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