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NATS 1670 – Allergies
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NATS 1670 – AllergiesImmunotherapy Correct Ans - Treatment to reduce allergic reactions,
influences the body to create IgG instead of IgE.
Allergies Correct Ans - Abnormal sensitivities to antigens in the
environment.
Allergens Correct Ans - Innocent antigens that cause allergies.
Development of the allergy Correct Ans - Activates the B cells and
induces them to produces IgE.
Histamine Correct Ans - Inflammatory chemical.
Allergic rhinitis Correct Ans - Runny nose.
Nasal polyps Correct Ans - Overproduction of tissue in the nose.
Tonsillitis Correct Ans - Inflammation of the tonsils.
Asthma Correct Ans - Allergens bind to alpha 1 receptor, smooth
muscles contract, mucus is secreted.
Asthma treatment Correct Ans - Inhalers allow Beta 2 receptors to act
opposite to alpha receptor.
Skin allergies Correct Ans - Caused by a release of histamine into
nearby skin tissue.
Anaphlaxis Correct Ans - Caused by food allergies.
The most severe allergic reactions Correct Ans - Are caused by food
allergies.
Anaphylactic shock Correct Ans - Is slowed down by an Epipen
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