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Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Type I Hypersensitivity ... Pre-formed lgE binds ... Anaphylaxis #TypeI ... #Type1 #HypersensitivityReaction ... #pathophysiology
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... Allergic reaction ... Poison ivy) #TypeIV ... #Type4 #HypersensitivityReaction ... #pathophysiology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
When the specific allergen ... binds to the lgE ... or IgM antibody binds ... Classification #Pathophysiology ... #Allergy #Diagnosis
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
Type II Hypersensitivity ... Antigen binds receptor ... (i.e. heparin) binds ... #Allergy #Immunology ... #pathophysiology
Type III Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Small antigen-antibody complexes (produced from normal immune response to
Type III Hypersensitivity ... sickness #TypeIII #Type3 ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... Insulin deficit: - Type ... produced - Type ... infections, food binges ... #dka #hhs #pathophysiology
Allergic Rhinitis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

1. Allergy Sensitization -> Antigen Exposure -> APC (macrophages, HLA class
Allergic Rhinitis ... Allergy Sensitization ... Exposure -> Antigen binds ... Tissue edema #Allergic ... Rhinitis #Rhinorrhea #pathophysiology
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
pain syndrome type ... Non-pitting) • Allergic ... #PhysicalExam #Pathophysiology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Pathogenesis and Medications
Aging
 -> Increased Testosterone -> Testosterone metabolized into DHT by type
metabolized into DHT by type ... prostate -> DHT binds ... Hyperplasia #Prostate #Pathophysiology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Pager Summary Type ... determines blood type ... Blood Product Types ... - Allergic ... Citrate in RBCs binds