Allergic Reactions - Northeast School of Botanical Medicine
... variety of inhaled aeroallergens including pollen, animal dander, mold and dust mites. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing, wheezing, anxiousness, cough with thick bronchial mucous. Exercise, sudden temperature changes (usually cold induced) and stress can trigger an attack. Anaphylaxis (ana-up ...
... variety of inhaled aeroallergens including pollen, animal dander, mold and dust mites. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing, wheezing, anxiousness, cough with thick bronchial mucous. Exercise, sudden temperature changes (usually cold induced) and stress can trigger an attack. Anaphylaxis (ana-up ...
Document
... and develops a severe allergic reaction, and can quickly result in death • Symptoms appear rapidly plus become life threatening • Serious symptoms include severe drop in blood pressure, severe asthma, closing of the throat • Also hives, swelling around mouth and airways, alterations in heart ...
... and develops a severe allergic reaction, and can quickly result in death • Symptoms appear rapidly plus become life threatening • Serious symptoms include severe drop in blood pressure, severe asthma, closing of the throat • Also hives, swelling around mouth and airways, alterations in heart ...
Latex allergy: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management
... Most frequent reaction to latex products Sxs/signs: scaling, drying, cracking of skin Results from direct action of latex and chemicals ...
... Most frequent reaction to latex products Sxs/signs: scaling, drying, cracking of skin Results from direct action of latex and chemicals ...
Hypersensitivity type I
... When people have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate, they often think that they have an allergy to the food. Actually, however, only about 10-15% of adults and children have clinically proven true allergic reactions to food. This difference between the prevalence of clinically proven f ...
... When people have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate, they often think that they have an allergy to the food. Actually, however, only about 10-15% of adults and children have clinically proven true allergic reactions to food. This difference between the prevalence of clinically proven f ...
Types of hypersensitivity diseases
... When people have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate, they often think that they have an allergy to the food. Actually, however, only about 10-15% of adults and children have clinically proven true allergic reactions to food. This difference between the prevalence of clinically proven f ...
... When people have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate, they often think that they have an allergy to the food. Actually, however, only about 10-15% of adults and children have clinically proven true allergic reactions to food. This difference between the prevalence of clinically proven f ...
Anaphylaxis_01 (Pathophysiology)
... of mast cell- and basophil-derived mediators into circulation. It most often results from immunologic reactions to foods, medications, and insect stings, although it can also be induced through non-immunologic mechanisms by any agent capable of producing sudden, systemic degranulation of mast cells ...
... of mast cell- and basophil-derived mediators into circulation. It most often results from immunologic reactions to foods, medications, and insect stings, although it can also be induced through non-immunologic mechanisms by any agent capable of producing sudden, systemic degranulation of mast cells ...
Vegetarian Food Panel: IgG
... This test does not identify anaphylaxis. Low allergen-IgE cannot justify secondary exposure to food suspect of inducing anaphylaxis as it may prove fatal. This test is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace the medical advice and/or treatment obtained from a qualifi ...
... This test does not identify anaphylaxis. Low allergen-IgE cannot justify secondary exposure to food suspect of inducing anaphylaxis as it may prove fatal. This test is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace the medical advice and/or treatment obtained from a qualifi ...
Lecture-1-Food-Allergy-Immunology-and
... • Up to a third of cases of anaphylaxis occur in response to foods • Not all symptoms occur in each case • Symptoms may appear in any order • Severe reactions occur within minutes to up to an hour of ingestion of allergen • Onset can be delayed for up to two hours • The later the onset of symptoms a ...
... • Up to a third of cases of anaphylaxis occur in response to foods • Not all symptoms occur in each case • Symptoms may appear in any order • Severe reactions occur within minutes to up to an hour of ingestion of allergen • Onset can be delayed for up to two hours • The later the onset of symptoms a ...
Immediate Hypersensitivity (Hypersensitivity type 1)
... Clinical and pathologic manifestations consist of the vascular and smooth muscle reaction ...
... Clinical and pathologic manifestations consist of the vascular and smooth muscle reaction ...
Immune System
... When performing emergency laryngoscopy and intubation,the attendance of an otolaryngologist is mandatory should a tracheostomy be necessary OR, is the best place for airway instrumentation, this may not always possible. ...
... When performing emergency laryngoscopy and intubation,the attendance of an otolaryngologist is mandatory should a tracheostomy be necessary OR, is the best place for airway instrumentation, this may not always possible. ...
Serum Sickness
... Serum sickness is a reaction similar to an allergy. Specifically, type III hypersensitivity reaction to certain medications, injected proteins used to treat immune conditions, or antiserum ▪ Antiserum: liquid part of blood that contains antibodies that help protect against infectious or poisonous ...
... Serum sickness is a reaction similar to an allergy. Specifically, type III hypersensitivity reaction to certain medications, injected proteins used to treat immune conditions, or antiserum ▪ Antiserum: liquid part of blood that contains antibodies that help protect against infectious or poisonous ...
Microbiology: A Systems Approach, 2nd ed.
... • Childhood and adulthood: dry, scaly, thickened skin condition ...
... • Childhood and adulthood: dry, scaly, thickened skin condition ...
10 - Medical Emergencies
... Poisoning by Absorption Many poisonings by absorption result from exposure to organophosates and carbamates that are available for commercial and public use as flea collars and home and commercial insecticides Organophosphates and carbamates are among the most toxic chemicals currently used in ...
... Poisoning by Absorption Many poisonings by absorption result from exposure to organophosates and carbamates that are available for commercial and public use as flea collars and home and commercial insecticides Organophosphates and carbamates are among the most toxic chemicals currently used in ...
Allergy and Immune Disorders
... expectorants (relieve respiratory symptoms) cortisone (relieve itching and inflammation) epinephrine (used in emergencies to neutralize adverse effects of histamine) Antihistamine inhibit the action of histamine, a major chemical mediator involved in the allergic response. These medications may ...
... expectorants (relieve respiratory symptoms) cortisone (relieve itching and inflammation) epinephrine (used in emergencies to neutralize adverse effects of histamine) Antihistamine inhibit the action of histamine, a major chemical mediator involved in the allergic response. These medications may ...
Foundations in Microbiology
... – vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain; possibly severe – eczema, hives, rhinitis, asthma, occasionally anaphylaxis ...
... – vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain; possibly severe – eczema, hives, rhinitis, asthma, occasionally anaphylaxis ...
hives - Emory Student Health Service
... diameter, or they can coalesce into large raised areas, sometimes as large as a frisbee. When an outbreak of hives progresses to the point that there is swelling of the eyelids, lips and or even inside the mouth, it is often called “angioedema.” The most severe systemic allergic reactions, with whee ...
... diameter, or they can coalesce into large raised areas, sometimes as large as a frisbee. When an outbreak of hives progresses to the point that there is swelling of the eyelids, lips and or even inside the mouth, it is often called “angioedema.” The most severe systemic allergic reactions, with whee ...
immediate hypersensitivity
... antigens, trigger an asthmatic attack. Asthma is triggered by degranulation of mast cells with release of mediators, but instead of occurring in nasal mucosa, the reaction develops in the lower respiratory tract. The resulting contraction of bronchial smooth muscles leads to bronchoconstriction. ...
... antigens, trigger an asthmatic attack. Asthma is triggered by degranulation of mast cells with release of mediators, but instead of occurring in nasal mucosa, the reaction develops in the lower respiratory tract. The resulting contraction of bronchial smooth muscles leads to bronchoconstriction. ...
Notes on Allergy
... formation of leukotrienes Antihistamines Many Block H1 receptors Rhinitis, Dermatitis Corticosteroids Many Anti-inflammatory Asthma, rhinitis Specific Desensitization: inject patient with small amount of allergen and increase the dose weekly for several months o Mechanism: elevates IgG Ab, which bin ...
... formation of leukotrienes Antihistamines Many Block H1 receptors Rhinitis, Dermatitis Corticosteroids Many Anti-inflammatory Asthma, rhinitis Specific Desensitization: inject patient with small amount of allergen and increase the dose weekly for several months o Mechanism: elevates IgG Ab, which bin ...
factors
... Need repeated exposure to large quantities of allergen to become sensitized IgE binds by Fc end to mast cells after first exposure ...
... Need repeated exposure to large quantities of allergen to become sensitized IgE binds by Fc end to mast cells after first exposure ...
Inadequate flow of oxygen into the respiratory system due to
... reaction: - Age: most fatalities are over age 45 - Gender: occurs more often in males - A severe reaction to radiocontrast media, Hymenoptera stings, neuromuscular agents, and plasma expanders are greater in adults than in children •When a long period of time has elapsed since the last reaction, the ...
... reaction: - Age: most fatalities are over age 45 - Gender: occurs more often in males - A severe reaction to radiocontrast media, Hymenoptera stings, neuromuscular agents, and plasma expanders are greater in adults than in children •When a long period of time has elapsed since the last reaction, the ...
Nursing of Adult Patients with Medical & Surgical Conditions
... excessive reaction to a particular stimulus ...
... excessive reaction to a particular stimulus ...
Anaphylactic Shock
... chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath commonly associated with asthma. People may experience cramping (in women, pelvic cramps may develop), diarrhea and nausea, and vomiting. Especially if the allergen was swallowed, the gastrointestinal tract often reacts. Sweating Rapid pulse ...
... chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath commonly associated with asthma. People may experience cramping (in women, pelvic cramps may develop), diarrhea and nausea, and vomiting. Especially if the allergen was swallowed, the gastrointestinal tract often reacts. Sweating Rapid pulse ...
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically causes a number of symptoms including an itchy rash, throat swelling, and low blood pressure. Common causes include insect bites and stings, foods, and medications.On a mechanistic level, anaphylaxis is caused by the release of mediators from certain types of white blood cells triggered by either immunologic or non-immunologic mechanisms. Clinicians diagnose the condition on the basis of the presenting symptoms and signs. The primary treatment is injection of epinephrine, the administration of intravenous fluids, and positioning the person flat, with other measures being complementary.Worldwide, 0.05–2% of the population is estimated to experience anaphylaxis at some point in life, and rates appear to be increasing. The term comes from the Ancient Greek: ἀνά ana ""against"", and the Ancient Greek: φύλαξις phylaxis ""protection"".