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10 Cards in this Set
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What are the three things needed for an allergic rxn to occur?
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Allergy Cell, IgE and a Trigger
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What is an Anaphylactoid Rxn?
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A non-IgE mediated hypersensitivity rxn
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What are the allergic response to an Early Allergic rxn?
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Symptoms can start in 30 seconds
Immediate release of: Histamine, TNF-A, Proteases, Heparin Nasal congestion, Itchy, Runny Nose, Watery Eyes |
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What are the allergic resonses to a Late Allergic Rxn?
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Sympotoms begin 3-8 hours after exposure
Lasts from a day to a month, may be stronger then early rxn Perperuates the allergy cycle Inflammatory cells; IL-4 and IL-13, Eosphinal recriutment |
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What are other conditions releated to allergic rxns?
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Asthma, Sinusitis, Otitis Media, Nasal Polyps, URI, Malocclusion, Sleep Apnea
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What is the #1 treatment for Asthma?
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Inhalation steroids
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What are the common symptoms of Asthma?
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Cough, Wheezing, Chest Tightness, SOB, Decreased Endurance, Variable Airflow Obstruction, Airway Hyperreactivity
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What is the main reason for medical failure in treatment of asthma?
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We dont address allergy avoidance, dont educate the patient
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What are the four classifications of asthma?
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Intermittent (used to Mild Intermittent), MILD PERSISTENT, Moderate Persistent, Severe Persistent
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Classification of Intermittent Asthma?
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Risk,, Frequency and Intensity of attacks, Greater than 2 or more bursts of steroids per year can be considered persistent Asthma
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