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Chenopod pollen. Grass pollen Ragweed pollen Sage and mugwort pollen. Grain is 20-30 μm, round to triangular in shape, and has three prominent furrows ... Cocklebur pollen. Nettle pollen Plantain pollen. "doughnut" ... Ash pollen. Exine has net-like (reticulate) patt...

Cat and dog. Remember: Dust mite and cockroach allergens settle quickly. - Which types of allergens are most likely to be found in undisturbed air in homes? Grass (ie, northern grasses and Bermuda), ragweed, cat, dust mites, insect venom - Which allergen extracts are standardized? 1000-4...

Chapter 5: Hypersensitivity disorders what is the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in the US? Worldwide? US- 8-26%w worldwide 10-30% at what age is allergic rhinitis uncommon? < 2 years old (especially for seasonal AR) is AR more common in males or females in childhood? males, but no gend...

What is the hapten- carrier effect? Small-molecule antigen requires covalent linkage to a larger carrier to stimulate adaptive immune response. The process is achieved in collaboration between hapten-specific B cells and carrier-specific T cells. This is the basis of developing conjugated vaccines....

what are some condition with high total IgE? Immunodeficinecy plus increased total IgE? what is the 1/2 life of IgE? 2 days Does IgE cross the placenta? no reaches a peak between 10 and 15 years of age what conditions have decreased IgE? recurrent sinopulmonary infections, HTLV-1 infe...

It must be allergenic, buoyant, anemophilous, and present in abundance, and the plant producing it must be widely available. - What are the five requirements of an aeroallergen (derived from Thommen's postulates)? Monoecious means having both male and female flowers on the same plant. Dioecio...