NATS 1670 Study Guide - Bronchodilator, Immunoglobulin G, Antibody

• School: York University
• Department: Natural Science
• Course: NATS 1670
• Professor: Motti Anafi

Document Summary

Patch testing putting a different allergen on each spot of the patch. Then identifying whether the areas are positive (allergic): avoidance of the allergen(s, drugs (many over the counter drugs, but can also be prescribed depending on the severity of the allergy) Antihistamines (stopping the effect of the histamine for causing inflammation) Asthma as a type of allergic reaction treated with an inhalant containing corticosteroid (drug to reduce immune system activity) and a bronchodilator (drug used to reverse the effect of the reaction) Ex: if you are allergic to cats, the vaccinations inject a small amount of the allergen inside of you until the highest dose is reached treatment. Igg is the antibodies that we want not involved with allergic reactions. Immunotherapy is a form of treatment to reduce the allergic reactions. Allergies are more prevalent in developed countries but why: the hygiene hypothesis.