Georgie is very allergic to grass and weeds in the summer. As a result he takes

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Georgie is very allergic to grass and weeds in the summer. As a result he takes a daily dose of Benedryl, an antihistamine – which works by suppressing mast cell activity. One day a very heavy dose of pollen in the air resulted in Georgie taking a double dose of antihistamine. Later in the morning he cuts his finger. It is only about 24 hours later that the cut shows signs of inflammation. How come? [3 pts]

A biopsy of the skin is performed. Slides of the tissues are prepared. Your task is to identify which slide shows dense irregular connective tissue and which slide shows areolar tissue. How do you make the distinction? [3 pts]

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Allergic rhinitis is a common problem which affects work performance, sleep and school attendance.[2]It has significant NHS costs.[3]It is a risk factor for the development of asthma and may contribute to poor asthma control.[4]

Allergic rhinitis may be categorised into:

More recently allergic rhinitis has been classified according to severity and persistence into:[5]

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