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Latex allergy is a medical term encompassing a range of allergic reactions to the proteins present in natural rubber latex. [ 1 ] It generally develops after repeated exposure to products containing natural rubber latex. When latex-containing medical devices or supplies come in contact with mucous membranes, the membranes may absorb latex proteins.
Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis (Greek: ana- 'up' + phylaxis 'guarding') is a serious, potentially fatal allergic reaction and medical emergency that is rapid in onset and requires immediate medical attention regardless of the use of emergency medication on site. [4][5] It typically causes more than one of the following: an itchy rash, throat closing ...
Risk factors for allergies can be placed in two broad categories, namely host and environmental factors. [32] Host factors include heredity, sex, race, and age, with heredity being by far the most significant. However, there has been a recent increase in the incidence of allergic disorders that cannot be explained by genetic factors alone.
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a condition characterised by an exaggerated response of the immune system (a hypersensitivity response) to the fungus Aspergillus (most commonly Aspergillus fumigatus). It occurs most often in people with asthma or cystic fibrosis. [ 1 ]Aspergillus spores are ubiquitous in soil and are commonly ...
Specialty. Dermatology, immunology. Atopy is the tendency to produce an exaggerated immunoglobulin E (IgE) immune response to otherwise harmless substances in the environment. [ 2 ] Allergic diseases are clinical manifestations of such inappropriate, atopic responses. [ 2 ]
Allergic rhinitis, of which the seasonal type is called hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. [ 6 ] Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes. [ 1 ] The fluid from the nose is usually ...
A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours of exposure.
Atopy is a term used to describe individuals who produce substantial amounts of IgE. Such individuals have an increased tendency to develop asthma, hay fever, eczema, urticariaand allergic rhinitis. [18][19]Up to 80% of people with atopic dermatitis have elevated total or allergen-specific IgE levels. [33]