18
Apr
Allergic Reaction Medical Terminology. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is a severe frightening and life-threatening allergic reaction. Routes of entry 1. Allergists recognize four types of allergic reactions. Type I or anaphylactic reactions type II or cytotoxic reactions type III or immunocomplex reactions and type IV or cell-mediated reactions.
Allergists recognize four types of allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis may begin with severe itching of your eyes or face. The may be pollen and foods as well as insect stings drugs and. Allergies that result in anaphylactic shock are a completely different issue than seasonal allergies or milder food allergies and sensitivities people experience. Medical Terminology Chap 7 Allergic Reaction. An allergic or hypersensitive reaction to a fungus known as Aspergillus fumigatus a fungus found in the soil.
It can also follow injections of medicines insect stings or insect bites.
Anaphylaxis may begin with severe itching of your eyes or face. Less commonly the reaction occurs after a particular food or drug has been taken by mouth. The may be pollen and foods as well as insect stings drugs and. When an allergen enters the body it causes the bodys immune system to develop an allergic reaction in a person with an allergy to it. This most commonly affects people with asthma or cystic fibrosis. If you suffer from a severe allergic reaction to things such as peanuts latex paint bee stings or other foods and medications its important you address these instances differently than seasonal allergies or milder food allergies.