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These notes explain the pathophysiology of allergic reactions, including sensitisation, histamine release, and receptor activation, alongside the pharmacology of H1 antihistamines. Mechanisms of action and differences between sedating and non-sedating agents are illustrated using figures and highlighted key points.

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101 define
allergy and allergens




Allergy > -
the response of the body's immune system to a substance that is otherwise harmless most allergies are type 1
hypersensitivity

Allergen > substance that causes this response (immune response) reactions (IgE mediated
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LO2 Describe the main steps involved in the development of allergy




Development of allergy >
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type I
hypersensitivity reaction (IgE mediated




1 sensitization >
- no
symptoms




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first exposure to an allergen ·
plasma B cells produce IgE antibodies ·
IgE antibodies attack to the cell membrane



specific to the allergen of most cells and basophils




&




.
2 Allergic reaction




·
re-exposure to same allergen allergen attaches to the IgE present o n most cell/basophils secrete


the sensitised mast cells/basophils inflammatory mediators




3
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histamine

symptoms
- leukotrienes


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prostaglanding




histamine is one of the




afterbinding major inflammatory mediator




conteainflammatory
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that exist in these granules

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new be and is released in
allergy
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mediators

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