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Which type of hypersensitivity reaction can lead to respiratory compromise and shock?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction can lead to respiratory compromise and shock?
What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
What is the cause of hereditary angioedema?
What is the cause of hereditary angioedema?
What is the common adverse reaction to vancomycin?
What is the common adverse reaction to vancomycin?
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What is the marker for mast cell activation?
What is the marker for mast cell activation?
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Which immune response causes vaccine reactogenicity?
Which immune response causes vaccine reactogenicity?
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Which type of antihistamines can cause significant side effects?
Which type of antihistamines can cause significant side effects?
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Study Notes
- ACE inhibitors can lead to angioedema, which is characterized by swelling and difficulty breathing.
- Anaphylaxis is a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction that can lead to respiratory compromise and shock.
- Epinephrine is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis.
- Histamine is released by mast cells and basophils in response to allergen exposure.
- Tryptase can be used as a marker for mast cell activation.
- Hereditary angioedema is caused by low C1 esterase inhibitor activity.
- First-generation antihistamines can cause significant side effects.
- Red man syndrome is a common adverse reaction to vancomycin.
- Vaccine reactogenicity is a local and systemic inflammatory reaction to vaccines.
- Innate immune response causes vaccine reactogenicity.
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