The root word "pneumon" means lung in Ancient Greek.
This term means a hypersensitivity to an environmental factor. This comes from the Greek meaning "other work".
The accented syllable in "Hypersensitivity" is "-sen-".
Type IV Hyper sensitivity. AKA delayed hypersensitivity. Can be classified into: -contact -tuberculin -granuloma
hypersensitivity to light :) People with migraines have this, as well as phonophopia (hypersensitivity to sound).
Anaphylaxis
Inhaled or ingested allergens usually cause immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
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It is also called DTH(delayed type hypersensitivity) is cell mediated instead of antibody
Type I hypersensitivity reaction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthma
Hypersensitivity is also known as allergic reaction, exaggerated immune response, or allergic sensitivity.
Type II hypersensitivity is also known as cytotoxicity hypersensitivity and it may affect variety of organs and tissues. The antigens are endogenous and exogenous chemicals. Type III Hypersensitivity complex type of hypersensitivity and it may affect individual organs like skin, Liver etc.