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Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Pathogenesis and clinical ... bind to harmless allergens ... Sensitization" to Allergen ... Initial exposure to allergen ... after clearance of allergen
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Pathogenesis and clinical ... mediated; exposure to allergen ... development of allergen-specific ... Initial exposure to allergen ... recognize antigen on allergen's
Causes of Urticaria

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated

 - Aeroallergens

 - Contact allergen

 - Food allergens

 - Insect
Aeroallergens - Contact allergen ... - Food allergens ... mediated - Contact allergen
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Immunological Target: Allergen ... Ex: Antibiotic allergies ... cephalosporin), Food allergies ... Immunological Target: Allergen
Inpatient History & Physical (H&P) Presentation and Note Template
 • Chief Complaint/Concern
 • History of Present
Inpatient History ... • Past Medical History ... Medications • Allergies ... • Family History ... • Social History
Inpatient History & Physical (H&P) Presentation and Note Template, SOAP Note Template
Chief Complaint, History of Present
Inpatient History ... , Past Medical History ... , Medications, Allergies ... , Family History ... , Social History
Asthma: immunopathogenesis. 
Allergens attach to, and are taken up by, dendritic cells that he the respiratory
Allergens attach ... interaction of the allergen ... degranulate when the allergens
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Take a thorough history ... difficult airway - Allergies ... Medical history ... Change in clinical
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Soluble antigen - Allergen-specific ... When the specific allergen ... hay fever, food allergies ... , and drug allergies
Outpatient History & Physical (H&P) Presentation and Note Template
 • Chief Complaint/Concern
 • History of Present
Outpatient History ... • Past Medical History ... Medications • Allergies ... • Family History ... • Social History