Allergy

Question 1

in general, in allergic patients, there is overpredominance of what type of T cell?

Answer 1

Th2

Question 2

which type of immune cell is associated with the promotion of IgE and eosinophil response?

Answer 2

th2

Question 3

which type of allergic response (Ig type) is primarily responsible for allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma?

Answer 3

IgE mediated type 1 reaction

Question 4

which type of T cells are implicated in autoimmune diseases?

Answer 4

th1

Question 5

th2 cytokines will stimulate what type of immune cell, which in turn will produce more IgE antibodies to a given pathogen?

Answer 5

B cells

Question 6

which two cell types are primarily responsible for the release of histamine?

Answer 6

mast cells and basophils

Question 7

in the case of allergic asthma, the release of cytokines from mast cells will trigger what two cell types to migrate to the site of attack?

Answer 7

th2 cells and eosinophils

Question 8

when using a dairy elimination diet , what is the initial trial period to assess whether it will help with allergy symptoms?

Answer 8

4-6 weeks

Question 9

ingestion of omega 3 lowers inflammation through production of less inflammatory mediators of which pathway?

Answer 9

arachidonic acid cascade

Question 10

selenium is an important cofactor for which enzyme, which has been shown to be lower in patients with asthma?

Answer 10

glutathione peroxidase

Question 11

intake of what dietary vitamin has some association with lower risk of asthma?

Answer 11

vitamin c

Question 12

what is the mechanism by which quercetin decreased allergy response?

Answer 12

stabllizes mast cell membranes, resulting in less release of preformed histamine

Question 13

what other two ingredients will increase the absorption of quercetin, when taken together?

Answer 13

bromelain or vitamin C

Question 14

quercetin is similar to what prescription?

Answer 14

cromolyn

Question 15

which anti-oxidant / bioflavanoid reduces blood pressure in addition to treating allergic disease?

Answer 15

pycnogenol

Question 16

what is the general mechanism through which fisetin works for allergies?

Answer 16

inhibits nfkb - transcription factor for inflamatory genes

Question 17

which mineral can be used for acute and chronic asthma treatment?

Answer 17

magnesium

Question 18

which allergy medication can be used intranasal 20-30 min prior to allergen exposure?

Answer 18

cromolyn intranasal

Question 19

why is use of anticholinergic medication long term associated with higher risk of memory loss?

Answer 19

inhibitory effect on acetylcholine

Question 20

which plant compound found in the diet responsible for bright colored fruits/vegetables is important to include in the diet for a patient with asthma?

Answer 20

bioflavanoids