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Substance that causes an allergic reaction

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Allergen

2
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The body’s exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface agent

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Allergic Reaction

3
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An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.

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Anaphylaxis

4
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Localized areas of swelling beneath the skin, often around around the eyes and lips, but it can also involve other body areas as well.

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Angioedema

5
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The act of injecting venom

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Envenomation

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A substance produced by the body and a drug produced by the pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate

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Epinephrine

7
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Chemical substances released by the immune system in an allergic reaction
responsible for many of the symptoms of anaphylaxis such as vasodilation.

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Histamines

8
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The body’s response to a substance perceived as foreign.

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Immune Response

9
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The body system that includes all of the structures and processes designed to mount a defense against foreign substances and disease causing agents.

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Immune System

10
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The study of body’s immune system.

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immunology

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Chemical substances that contribute to anaphylaxis; released by the immune system in allergic reactions.

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leukotrienes

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A harsh, high pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during inspiration =, caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway.

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stridor

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A poison or harmful substance

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toxin

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a raised, swollen, well defined area on the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction.

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wheal

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A high pitched, whistling breath sound that is most prominent on expiration, and which suggests an obstruction or narrowing of the lower airways; occurs in asthma and bronchiolitis.

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wheezing

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A raised, swollen, well defined area in the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction.

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wheal