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Aspirin-induced asthma
Aspirin-induced asthma is characterised by aggressive inflammation of the airways, that is, worsening asthma, after ingestion of aspirin or NSAIDs.
17 Oct 2005
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
Hypersensitivity reaction type II
Hypersensitivity reaction type II is also called cytotoxic reaction or antibody-dependent hypersensitivity reaction. This is its defining feature.
12 Oct 2005
Hypersensitivity reaction type III
Hypersensitivity reaction type III (immune complex disease) is a tissue damaging immune response, such as serum sickness.
12 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.
08 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.
06 Oct 2005
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart. It results in heart failure, heart attack and/or unstable angina.
04 Oct 2005
Vagus nerve stimulation for depression
Vagus nerve stimulation involves stimulating the brain via an implanted device that produces electric signals. It treats depression.
03 Oct 2005
