Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction: Introduction
Allergic reaction: A hypersensitivity reaction produced by the body, which results in an exaggerated or inappropriate immune reaction to a particular substance.
See free access online books about Allergic reaction below.
See detailed information below for a list of 46
causes of Allergic reaction, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
» Review Causes of Allergic reaction:
full list
Causes of Allergic reaction:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Allergic reaction.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 46
causes of Allergic reaction
» Review Causes of Allergic reaction:
full list
Causes of Types of Allergic reaction:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Allergic reaction:
Review causes of more specific types of Allergic reaction:
See full list of 5
types for Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Allergic reaction, as listed in our database.
Visit the Symptom Checker,
to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Symptom Checker
Symptom Checker
See full list of 722
Symptom Checker combinations related to Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction Treatments
Review information on Allergic reaction Treatments.
Allergic reaction: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers
Products, offers and promotion categories available related to Allergic reaction:
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
Research the causes of related medical symptoms such as:
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Allergic reaction
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Allergic reaction:
Diagnostic Guides for Allergic reaction
Medical Books Excerpts
Read excertps from published book sections related to Allergic reaction
from the following published medical books
for more detailed information about Allergic reaction.
Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Allergic reaction
Medical Books Excerpts
- Urticaria
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Urticaria
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
- [ read ]
- Anaphylaxis
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
- [ read ]
- Urticaria
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Urticaria
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Urticaria
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Allergic reaction: Medical Mistakes
Allergic reaction: Undiagnosed Conditions
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
Allergic reaction: Research Related Doctors & Specialists
- Allergy Specialists:
- Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
- Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
- more specialists...»
Other ways to find a doctor, or use doctor, physician and specialist online research services:
Misdiagnosis and Allergic reaction
Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases
are difficult to diagnose.
Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early.
Some of the chronic lung diseases with diagnostic difficulties
include asthma (perhaps surprisingly), COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, mesothelioma,
smoker's cough, AIDS-related respiratory conditions (see AIDS), chronic pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases.
Rare possibilities include diseases like psittacosis (bird-related lung infection).
See other types of chronic lung diseases....read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction: Related Rare Diseases
Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
Home Diagnostic Testing and Allergic reaction
Home medical tests possibly related to Allergic reaction:
- Allergies -- Related Home Tests
- Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
- more tests...»
Stories from Users for Allergic reaction
Real-life user stories relating to Allergic reaction:
Videos for Allergic reaction
Sneezing in the sitting room? Coughing in the kitchen? Many common allergens occur primarily indoors and can make your life miserable. Join our panel...
Millions suffer from springtime allergies. But experts do have a handle on what sufferers can do to cope with this common problem. Allergies no...
What is an allergy and what is it that causes some people to suffer from them? Why do allergies flare up during certain times of the year? Learn...
Allergies can leave children feeling sniffly, teary and itchy and take their toll at play and at school. Previously, allergy remedies left children...
See full list of 8 related videos
Patient Surveys for Allergic reaction
Medications or substances causing Allergic reaction:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Allergic reaction as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Cardophyllin Tablets and Suppositories - Severe allergic reaction
- Somophyllin Oral - Severe allergic reaction
- Austyn SR - Severe allergic reaction
- Piroxicam - Severe allergic reaction
- Feldene - Severe allergic reaction
- more causes...»
See full list of 535
medications causing Allergic reaction
Drug interactions causing Allergic reaction:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Allergic reaction as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Fluoxetine and Aspirin interaction
- Allopurinol and Captopril interaction
- Alloprin and Captopril interaction
- Apo-Allopurinol and Captopril interaction
- Lopurin and Captopril interaction
- Novo-Purol and Captopril interaction
- Purinol and Captopril interaction
- Riva-Purinol and Captopril interaction
- more interactions...»
See full list of 352
drug interactions causing Allergic reaction
Article Excerpts about Allergic reaction
Normally, the immune system is the body's defense against invading
agents such as bacteria and viruses. In most allergic reactions, however,
the immune system is responding to a false alarm. When an allergic person
first comes into contact with an allergen, the immune system treats the
allergen as an invader and mobilizes to attack. The immune system does
this by generating large amounts of one type of antibody. When the
allergen and the antibody connect, it signals the release of powerful
inflammatory chemicals. These chemicals, like histamines, cytokines, and
leukotrienes, act on the tissues of various parts of the body, such as the
respiratory system. The result is the symptoms commonly associated with
allergies. (Source: excerpt from Allergies: NWHIC)
Normally, the immune system is the body's defense against invading
agents such as bacteria and viruses. In most allergic reactions, however,
the immune system is responding to a false alarm. When an allergic person
first comes into contact with an allergen, the immune system treats the
allergen as an invader and mobilizes to attack. The immune system does
this by generating large amounts of one type of antibody. When the
allergen and the antibody connect, it signals the release of powerful
inflammatory chemicals. These chemicals, like histamines, cytokines, and
leukotrienes, act on the tissues of various parts of the body, such as the
respiratory system. The result is the symptoms commonly associated with
allergies. (Source: excerpt from Allergies: NWHIC)
Definitions of Allergic reaction:
Allergic reaction: a local or general reaction of an organism following contact with a specific allergen to which it has been previously exposed and sensitized; immunologic mechanisms gives rise to inflammation or tissue damage. Allergic reactions are classified into four major types: type I, anaphylactic and IgE dependent; type II, cytotoxic; type III, immune-complex mediated; type IV, cell mediated (delayed). SYN: hypersensitivity reaction.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Organs affected by Allergic reaction:
The list of organs typically affected by Allergic reaction may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Allergic reaction
The list below shows some of the causes of Allergic reaction mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 46
causes of Allergic reaction
How Common are these Causes of Allergic reaction?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Allergic reaction.
Of the 46
causes of Allergic reaction that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 0
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 45
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 46
causes of Allergic reaction
Conditions listing symptoms: Allergic reaction:
The following list of conditions
have 'Allergic reaction' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
Symbols
2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate sensitization
... allergic skin reactionC
Chemical poisoning - Pyrethrin
... hypersensitivity reactionCocky Apple stinging caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionCommon Woolly Bear moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionD
Distomatosis
... allergic reactionF
Fire Coral poisoning
... allergic reactionFlowering Maple exposure
... allergic reactionFresh Mangrove caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionG
Grapeleaf skeletonizer caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionGypsy moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionH
Herbal Agent adverse reaction - Chamomile
... hypersensitivity reactionHerbal Agent adverse reaction - Ginkgo biloba
... allergic skin reactionHerbal Agent overdose - Garlic
... allergic reactionHickory tussock moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionM
Mesquite Buck moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionMesquite stinger caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionO
Oleander caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionP
Pale tussock moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionPaming moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionProcessionary tree caterpillar poisoning
... allergic reactionR
Randa's Eyed Silk moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionS
Satin moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionSilver Spotted Tiger moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionSpiny elm caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionStinging Bark caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionStinging Nettle caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionStinging Rose caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reactionW
White marked tussock moth caterpillar poisoning
... hypersensitivity reaction
Conditions listing complications: Allergic reaction:
The following list of conditions
have 'Allergic reaction' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
F
Fire Ant bite
... allergic reactionP
Peanut allergies
... allergic reaction
Join in at the forums
Ask or answer a question about symptoms or diseases at one of our
free interactive user forums.
Medical story forums: If you have a medical story then we want to hear it.
See a list of all the medical forums
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Allergic reaction?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Allergic reaction, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Allergic reaction:
Subtypes of Allergic reaction:
Allergic inflammation, Hypersensitivity reactions (21 causes), Allergic skin reaction (2 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Allergic reaction:
Immune symptoms (102 causes)
Symptoms related to Allergic reaction:
Allergies, Hay fever (63 causes), Dust allergies, Pollen allergies, Anaphylaxis (26 causes), Peanut allergy, Shellfish allergy, Anaphylactic shock (26 causes), Drug side effect, Test dose
Medical articles on signs and symptoms:
Doctor-patient articles related to symptoms and diagnosis:
These general medical articles may be of interest:
See full list of premium articles on symptoms and diagnosis
News Archives for Allergic reaction
Medical news articles related to Allergic reaction include:
Source: HealthDay News
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Allergic reaction
Medical research papers related to Allergic reaction include:
Research More Evidence-Based Medicine at TripDatabase.com
Related medical articles from our Disease Center for Allergic reaction:
More Ways To Research Medical Signs and Symptoms:
» Next page: Causes of Allergic reaction
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
