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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic disease affecting asthmatics. It occurs due to fungal infection of the airways with Aspergillus.
15 Oct 2005
Hypersensitivity reaction type IV
Hypersensitivity reaction type IV is an allergic reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis) that occurs due to overactivity of immune cells called T lymphocytes.
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).
12 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.
08 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…
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.
06 Oct 2005
MALT lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma is a type of lymphatic system cancer classified as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It affects B lymphocytes.
14 Sep 2005
Chronic heart failure
Chronic heart failure occurs when the heart fails to pump sufficient blood through the body. It may come on rapidly after a heart attack, or…
01 Sep 2005
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
MRI scans use radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images of internal body structures. These can be used to diagnose medical conditions.
30 Aug 2005
