Hypersensitivity refers to an inappropriate or undesirable immune response ( damaging immunological reactions to extrinsic antigens) Hypersensitivity reactions require a…
Histamine Major mediator of inflammation, anaphylaxis and gastric acid secretion Blocked by antihistamines H1 – classical antihistamines 2nd gen –…
Allergy : An Overview Alyson W. Smith, M.D. Department of Allergy and Immunology St. Barnabas Hospital Allergy Allergy refers to certain diseases in which immune responses…
Allergic diseases Oral manifestations Hypersensitivity reactions The immune system is an integral part of human protection against disease, but the normally protective immune…
Practice Questions Practice Questions True or False The antibody-mediated class of hypersensitivies primarily involves IgE False â IgE is in immediate hypersensitivity;…