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Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):I1
Published on: 10 November 2011
Volume 7 Supplement 1
Practical guide for allergy and immunology in Canada
Reviews
Edited by Harold Kim, Richard Warrington and Wade Watson
Publication of this supplement has been supported by Merck, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Graceway Pharmaceuticals, Nycomed, Novartis, King Pharma, Omega, Anaphylaxis Canada and the Allergy/Asthma Information Association.
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An introduction to immunology and immunopathology
In basic terms, the immune system has two lines of defense: innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is the first immunological, non-specific (antigen-independent) mechanism for fighting against ...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S1
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Asthma
Asthma is the most common respiratory disorder in Canada. Despite significant improvement in the diagnosis and management of this disorder, the majority of Canadians with asthma remain poorly controlled. In mo...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S2
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Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that is strongly linked to asthma and conjunctivitis. It is usually a long-standing condition that often goes undetected in the primary-care setting. The classic symptoms...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S3
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Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic skin disorder that can significantly impact the quality of life of affected individuals as well as their families. Although the pathogenesis of the disorder is not c...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S4
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Allergen-specific immunotherapy
Allergen-specific immunotherapy is a potentially disease-modifying therapy that is effective for the treatment of allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis, allergic asthma and stinging insect hypersensitivity. However...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S5
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is an acute, potentially fatal systemic reaction with varied mechanisms and clinical presentations. Although prompt recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis are imperative, both patients and health...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S6
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Food allergy
Food allergy is defined as an adverse immunologic response to a dietary protein. Food-related reactions are associated with a broad array of signs and symptoms that may involve many bodily systems including th...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S7
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Eosinophilic esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an atopic condition of the esophagus that has become increasingly recognized over the last decade. Diagnosis of the disorder is dependent on the patient’s clinical manifestati...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S8
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Urticaria and angioedema
Urticaria (hives) is a common disorder that often presents with angioedema (swelling that occurs beneath the skin). It is generally classified as acute, chronic or physical. Second-generation, non-sedating H1-...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S9
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Drug allergy
Drug allergy encompasses a spectrum of immunologically-mediated hypersensitivity reactions with varying mechanisms and clinical presentations. This type of adverse drug reaction (ADR) not only affects patient ...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S10
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Primary immunodeficiency
Primary immunodeficiency disorder (PID) refers to a heterogeneous group of over 130 disorders that result from defects in immune system development and/or function. PIDs are broadly classified as disorders of ...
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2011 7(Suppl 1):S11
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