What is hypersensitivity?
~~> Normal immune response that is
Inappropriately triggered
OR
Excessive (overproducing)
OR
Produces undesirable effects on the body
What are the basic triggers of hypersensitivity?
~~> Antigen-antibody reaction or antigen-lymphocyte interaction.
...
✓ ~~> Mast cells circulate around the body and are part of the
immune system.
What are the clinical manifestations of potent vasodilation?
✓ ~~> Stuffy nose, Lower blood pressure, Wheals on skin
What are the clinical manifestations of increased vascular permeability?
✓ ~~> Edema, Runny nose
What are the clinical manifestations of bronchial smooth muscle constriction?
✓ ~~> Breathing difficulties, Wheezing
What is the clinical manifestation of stimulating irritant receptors?
✓ ~~> Itching (pruritis)
What are atopic reactions?
✓ ~~> Inherited tendency to become sensitive to allergens.
What are some examples of atopic reactions?
✓ ~~> Allergic rhinitis, asthma, urticaria.
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