Diseases
12 Oct 2005
Hypersensitivity reaction type III
Hypersensitivity reaction type III (immune complex disease) is a tissue damaging immune response, such as serum sickness.
Diseases
12 Oct 2005
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a blood vessel disorder. Capillaries linking veins to arteries near skin, kidneys or intestines become inflamed (vasculitis).
Diseases
08 Oct 2005
Allergic conjunctivitis (red eye; pink eye)
Allergic conjunctivitis causes uncomfortable, red eyes after exposure to bacteria, viruses or allergens. It causes inflammation of the eye's conjuctiva.
Diseases
08 Oct 2005
Hypersensitivity reaction type I
Hypersensitivity reaction type 1 is common and immediate, and includes the reactions seen in asthma, hay fever and allergic conjunctivitis.
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Angioedema
Angioedema refers to rapid fluid accumulation causing swelling (oedema) of the skin and tissues. It can lead to airway obstruction and suffocation.
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Insect stings and bites (bee sting, spider bites)
Insect stings and bites from bees, wasps and spiders are usually mild but can cause life threatening anaphylaxis or be fatal if a massive sting…
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Hives (urticaria)
Hives or urticaria is a common allergic skin disorder characterised by raised red lumps on the skin (skin welts). They can be very itchy.
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Spider bite
Spider bites are uncommon but a frequent reason for calling the Poisons Information Centre. Varieties like funnel web spider bite are significant.
Diseases
05 Oct 2005
Port-wine stain
Port-wine stain is a birth mark caused by malformation of the blood vessels, which produces a pink or deep purple colouring in the skin.
