IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE

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Swelling of the tongue and throat, trouble breathing, a drop in blood pressure and stomach cramps/vomiting are signs/symptoms of what disorder?
A
anaphylactic shock
B
tonsillitis
C
AIDS
D
myocardial infarction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Signs and symptoms include: Skin reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin. Low blood pressure (hypotension) Constriction of the airways and a swollen tongue or throat, which can cause wheezing and trouble breathing.

Detailed explanation-2: -But sometimes, exposure to an allergen can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis . This severe reaction happens when an over-release of chemicals puts the person into shock. Allergies to food, insect stings, medications and latex are most frequently associated with anaphylaxis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three types of distributive shock are: Anaphylactic shock (from an allergic reaction or asthma attack). Example: An allergic reaction to peanuts that leads to anaphylactic shock. Neurogenic shock (from a spinal cord injury that has damaged your nervous system).

Detailed explanation-4: -It mostly occurs within 20 minutes to 2 hours after exposure to the allergen. Signs and symptoms may be mild at first, but can rapidly worsen. A small number of people suddenly develop signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) without any signs of a mild to moderate allergic reaction.

Detailed explanation-5: -Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, generalized or systemic rapid-onset hypersensitivity reaction (allergic or nonallergic). Anaphylactic shock is a severe rapidly progressing anaphylactic reaction (anaphylaxis) resulting in a life-threatening drop in blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-6: -itchy skin or a raised, red skin rash. swollen eyes, lips, hands and feet. feeling lightheaded or faint. swelling of the mouth, throat or tongue, which can cause breathing and swallowing difficulties. wheezing. abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. collapse and unconsciousness. 20-Jan-2023

Detailed explanation-7: -Immediate (type I) Symptoms appear after a few seconds to minutes. Cytotoxic (type II) Symptoms appear after minutes to hours. Immune complex-mediated (type III) Symptoms set in after several hours. Delayed hypersensitivity (type IV) Symptoms set in hours to days later.

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