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Allergy

ICSE · Class 7 · Biology

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Topics in Allergy

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1. Meaning and Cause of Allergy

  • The concept of allergy was introduced in 1906 by Clemens Von Pirquet.
  • Allergy in Greek means 'other work'.
  • Allergic diseases are caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually does not harm most people.
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2. Entry Routes and Common Allergens

  • Allergens can enter the body through the skin, mouth, or nose.
  • Skin contact allergens include substances such as latex, certain clothes, and insect bites.
  • Mouth entry is common with food allergens.
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3. Symptoms and Common Allergic Reactions

  • Allergic reactions may affect the nose, eyes, skin, lungs, digestive system, and blood circulation.
  • Inhaled allergens can cause irritation of the nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, red and watery eyes, mucus in the lungs, and shortness of breath.
  • Food allergy can cause abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, diarrhoea, itchy skin, and swelling of the skin.
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4. Diagnosis of Allergy

  • Allergy testing helps confirm or rule out allergies.
  • Two equally valid methods are used for diagnosis: skin prick test and allergy blood test.
  • Skin prick test is also called puncture testing or prick testing.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Allergy as an immune system hypersensitivity to normally harmless substances

Clemens Von PirquetAllergenImmunoglobulin proteinsHistamineEntry routes of allergensTypes of allergyCommon allergic reactionsAllergic diseases

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