Skin Rashe

Mahmoud IbrahimM.C., a 23-year-old woman, has developed a skin rash as well as nausea and vomiting, aftertaking an antimicrobial drug for a short time. The skin rash is red and quite itchy and isspreading over her entire body. The physician stops the medication because of this allergicreaction. The patient has a history of skin rashes, both eczema and contact dermatitis, sinceinfancy. She has had hay fever during the summer and fall for the past few years.1. Why would the physician consider this an allergic reaction to a drug?The patient (M.C) developed rash and itching over her whole body after the intake ofantimicrobial drugs. The physician considered this to be an allergic reaction to the drug since thewoman exhibited all signs and symptoms that transpire as a result of an allergic reaction (Type 1hypersensitivity). …show more content…
Besides, after takingthe drug, allergic reaction of skin rashes was exhibited. So the physician diagnosed the patient ashaving an allergic reaction to a drug.2. What kind of hypersensitivity is hay fever, and what are the signs of it?Hay fever (Pollinosis), also known as allergic rhinitis, is a Type 1 hypersensitivity (inflammationof the nose) triggered when the immune system becomes sensitive and overreacts to allergicsubstances in the environment. Typical signs and symptoms of hay fever include skin rush, arunny or stuffy nose, mild pain, sneezing, watery eyes, itching, inflammation and swellingaround the eyes. The nose produces a clear fluid. The symptoms begin within minutessubsequent to exposure to allergens and can interfere with sleep, the ability to work,