encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ 

Hypersensitivity, Immediate

More information in Books or onNLM PubMed
Definition: Hypersensitivity reactions which occur within minutes of exposure to challenging antigen due to the release of histamine which follows the antigen-antibody reaction and causes smooth muscle contraction and increased vascular permeability.  /chem ind: coord with DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY or specifics   
See Also Latex Hypersensitivity
Examples Anaphylaxis; Asthma, Aspirin-Induced; Conjunctivitis, Allergic; Dermatitis, Atopic; Eosinophilic Esophagitis; Food Hypersensitivity; Respiratory Hypersensitivity; Urticaria 		Other names Type I Hypersensitivity; IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity, Type I; Hypersensitivity, Atopic; Atopic Hypersensitivity; Type I Hypersensitivities; Immediate Hypersensitivity; Immediate Hypersensitivities; IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivities; IgE Mediated Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity, IgE-Mediated; Hypersensitivities, Type I; Hypersensitivities, Immediate; Hypersensitivities, IgE-Mediated; Hypersensitivities, Atopic; Atopic Hypersensitivities
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Vibratory angioedema  0   *Angioedema *Hypersensitivity, Immediate/congenital.

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor
This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy