Reference no: EM133249064
Topic: What is an allergic reaction?
Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some form of allergic disease, and the incidence is increasing. When most of us think of allergies, sneezing, a runny nose, or watery eyes come to mind. Although these are symptoms of some types of allergic disease, an allergic reaction is actually the product of several events that occur within your immune system.
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Allergic reactions: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Unit
1.Study the content of the articles and produce a essay on Types of Allergic Disease.
2.Take into account the following questions and argue about the answers to the included questions. The existence of IgE studies is common in all forms of allergic disease. But the physical symptoms differ depending on the type of mediator released and where they act. When a person with allergies begins to experience symptoms, the fundamental questions are: Which allergens cause me a reaction? When and to what extent am I in contact with these substances?
3.Identify a medical condition experienced by you or by a friend or family member, apply what you have learned to manage the situation, understanding that the main allergic diseases are:
Allergic rhinitis or "hay fever"
Allergic conjunctivitis (an eye reaction)
Asthma
Atopic dermatitis, or allergic skin reactions
Urticaria
Severe allergic reactions to substances such as food, latex, medications, and insect bites
Problems that are usually caused by allergic rhinitis-sinusitis and otitis media (ear infections).