A 2-year-old boy starts to eat a peanut butter cookie and vomits immediately. He starts to...
A 2-year-old boy starts to eat a peanut butter cookie and vomits immediately. He starts to cry and pulls on his tongue. He has facial edema. What is happening to the child’s immune system? 2. Research has shown that the child will likely develop asthma later in life. Why?
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Ans) Over reaction to the nuts, IGE is releasing histamines (big one) and saratonin.
This is happening to the child's immune system.
- Peanuts, shellfish, eggs, milk, fish are the most allergens in children which is the most indicative for development of asthma later in life.
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