BPS 1101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peanut Allergy, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis
21 Jan 2016
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Immune system remembers that material memory cells. Family history of asthma, eczema, or hay fever. Associated with presence of allergic antibody ige. Immune reaction at site of contact sensitized t- cells from chemical allergen. Ex. poison oak/ivy oils spreads the rash don"t touch it hand washing makes it worse. Peanut allergy common in north america: most reactions are to pet saliva. Allergies to pets: we roast our peanuts while others consume it raw as soon as they grow teeth, we wait till 5-6 years old concern of allergies late exposure. Spider and insect bites can give strong reactions. Reaction to photochemical from plant that is toxic under sun bloodstream. Body remembers sun light part reacts. Aquagenic allergy allergy to water no explanation. 20th century disease allergy to man-made substances (psychological condition) Food can give allergy or intolerance: allergy: immune system reacts to the food full body reaction affect 4% of adults, intolerance: substances in food produce adverse reaction.
