Treatment For Allergies Flashcards
1
Q
If redness develops on scratch text, it indicates that _ to that allergy are present
A
IgE antibodies
2
Q
_ used on children because scratch tests can produce anaphylactic shock
A
Blood tests
3
Q
Allergies not avoidable like pollen then patient can use antihistamines, decongestants, or _
A
Corticosteroids
4
Q
If allergy too severe to be avoided with meds, _ may be used
A
Immunotherapy
5
Q
Immunotherapy involves number of injections of allergy and injections are _
A
Gradually less diluted
6
Q
Injections allow body to build up immunity so produce fewer _ overtime
A
IgEs
7
Q
Immunotherapy stimulates production of _ which block effects of IgE
A
IgG
8
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