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inflammation immunity




Hypersensitivities /
Allergies

protective responses

damage can result from excessive ,
widespread or directed against
normal body +issue

occurs in presence of allerger

·


minor vs life-threatening (angioedema

anaphylaxis involvement :
of all blood vessels · bronchiolar smooth
muscre
·
causewidespread blood vessel dilation ↓ cardiac output, ,


bronenoconstriction cwneezing dec muscu use , restles
,

*
medical emergency

Types of Hypersensitivity Reactions
type I anaphylactic
:
·




·
type Il citotoxic
type III
:

Immunocomplex
·
type IV !
delayed hypersensitivity

, type I :
anaphylactic reaction give IM epinephrine

·



most common
excessive inflammation caused by overactive immunity
body's responses are excessive
result from ↑ production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody
acute inflammation occurs when IgE responds to an antigen (pollen) ·
causes
release of histamine (H)
·

SIS :
allergies to :



·
angloederna ·

lateX
·


anaphylaxis bee venom

ruinourned peanuts
urticaria ·


Iodine
·
shellfish
primary phase ·


certain drugs
warmth , swelling pain ,
·


allergic rhinitis
nasal/conjunctiva secretion

If allergen is continuously present,
Recognize cues
·

:

Cont release of . H 1
-
prolong response
secondary phase
draw WBCs to area apprehension weakness impending
, ,




doom
respiratory symptoms
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hypotension
rapid ,
weak , Irregular pulse


Take Action :


·


establish airway
·

epinephrine IM
recumbent position ; legsfeet elevated
antihistamines, corticosteroids IV push
monitor pulse ox

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