NATS 1670 Lecture Notes - Anaphylaxis, Coeliac Disease, Mast Cell
25 Mar 2014
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Celiac disease is when people are intolerant to the gluten in bread. Food allergies: most of the times, asthma is a result of inhaled allergens. Food allergies: some foods may contain allergens. Cause diarrhea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal signs and symptoms. Can lead to an anaphylactic shock: mainly (but not only) affect kids. Anaphylactic shock: degranulation of many mast cells at once causes the release of large amounts of histamine and inflammatory mediators, can result in acute anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock, clinical signs. Treatment of anaphylactic shock: anaphylactic shock is an especially dangerous type of allergic reaction, emergency medical care. Asap: can be counteracted (temporarily), with injections of epinephrine (epipen) Epinephrine neutralizes many of the mechanisms of anaphylaxis. Gives some time to get an emergency medical help. Identifying the allergen(s: avoidance of allergens, drugs. Asthma treated with an inhalant containing corticosteroid and a bronchodilator.
