Allergies and allergens

• What is an allergy?

  an abnormal reaction to a substance which does not typically cause an immune response
• What is allergy indcued asthma?

  The airways become infalmed in response to ana llergen and the lumen (empty space)of the airways is reduced
• What causes allergy induced asthma?

  • pollen
  • dustmites
  • pet fur
• What are symptoms of allergy induced asthma?

  • Diffuclty breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Coughing
• What are treatment of allergy induced asthma?

  • An inhaler which conatins muscle relaxant
  • A daily tablet to prevent inflammation
• What is anaphylaxis?


  Severe allergic reaction often rapid
• What causes anaphylaxis?

  • Foods (nuts,milk)
  • Medication (aspirin)
  • Bee stings
• What are symptoms of anaphylaxis?

  • Wheezing
  • Fast heart rate
  • Breathing difficulties
• What is dermatitis?

  Type of eczema that is triggered by allergen
• What causes dermatitis?


  An irritant (soap) that damages the outer layer of skin
• What are symptoms of dermatitis?

  Itchy, dry and cracked skin
• Treatments for dermatitis?

  • Avoid the trigger
  • Skin oils
  • Topical creams/ steriod tablets
• Treatment for anaphylaxis

  • Epi pen (adrenaline pen)