Allergy Testing Approach to Diagnosis •A diagnosis of allergy should not rely completely on laboratory testing but should be based on correlations between patient history, clinical symptoms, and laboratory test results. •Obtaining an accurate patient history is a crucial first step in diagnosing allergic disease. •A family history of atopic disease increases risk for allergic …
8 Interesting Facts of Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Alpha₁-antitrypsin deficiency is an autosomal codominant genetic disorder most common in White people with Northern European ancestry Inheritance of 2 deficiency alleles (most commonly, PI*ZZ phenotype) or a null phenotype results in deficiency of protease inhibitor in the lungs, with proteolytic destruction of alveoli and early onset of …
11 Interesting Facts of Altitude Sickness Altitude sickness is a collection of symptoms, varying from mild to life-threatening, resulting from hypobaric hypoxia upon rapid ascent to high altitude (usually higher than 2500 m [8202 ft] above sea level) Acute mountain sickness is a benign form of altitude sickness, manifesting with headache and benign generalized symptoms …
Amniotic Fluid Embolism 7 Interesting Facts of Amniotic Fluid Embolism Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare and potentially fatal complication of childbirth that occurs in the peripartum period It is thought to be a severe allergic reaction that is triggered in some women by amniotic fluid and fetal debris entering the bloodstream Cardinal findings include …
6 Interesting Facts of Amoebiasis Amoebiasis is an intestinal parasitic infection acquired through ingestion of contaminated food or water Many people are asymptomatic; a symptomatic presentation may include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or weight loss Diagnosis is based on patient history, clinical presentation, microscopic identification of parasite or antigen in fecal or other specimens, or …
Amyloidosis Amyloidosis is a disorder of protein folding in which normally soluble proteins are deposited as an insoluble proteinaceous material in the extracellular matrix of tissue. At least 30 human precursor proteins can form amyloid. The deposits may be localized to one organ or may be systemic. Amyloid deposition may be subclinical or may produce …
Anaerobic Infections An anaerobic infection is caused by one of a group of bacteria that requires a reduced oxygen tension for growth. Physical Findings & Clinical Presentation •May occur at any site, but most are anatomically related to mucosal surfaces •Should be suspected when there is foul-smelling tissue, soft tissue gas, necrotic tissue, or abscesses …