Allergies

An allergic reaction involves 2 steps and 2 components of the immune system: - ️️step 1: initial exposure (sensitization) or genetics Anaphylaxis/Anaphylactic shock is an immune response due to a large amount of _ produced in response to _ - ️️histamine...IgE antibodies = - ️️Immunoglobulins (Ig) Digestive system response: - ️️cant digest epipen - ️️adrenaline Feeding cereals, eggs, other too soon to infant--> - ️️phagocytosis in gut leads to allergen in bloodstre...

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2 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

jackline98

5 key concepts of allergy - ️️1. the body strives for homeostasis symptom can be allergy 3. symptoms appear only after allergic load has been reached 4. allergy has no single cause 5. take charge of your health acute homeostasis - ️️physical or emotionally traumatic event (accident, break-up) Advantages of skin scratch test - ️️immediate results, accurate for airborne allergies, done in MD office, covered by OHIP, immunology shots may be prescribed allergens are only ______ ...

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4 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

jackline98

Allergies to Penicillin (rash, itching, nausea, and vomiting) Chief Compliant: UTI Onset: Her UTI symptoms began three days ago Location: Pain in the urethra 7/10 Duration: Reports increased urinary frequency Characteristics: She has experienced pain during urination, a burning sensation, and increased urgency to urinate. She is also experiencing some cramping in her lower abdominal region. Aggravating Factors: Urination makes the pain worse Relieving Factors: Drinks less water so she d...

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4 pages

Written in 2022/2023

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