What are the 4 types of allergic reactions?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Type I or anaphylactic reactions which occur in food/drug allergies, hay fever, allergic rhinitis and asthma. Type II or cytotoxic reactions which occur in mismatched blood transfusion, immune mediated hemolysis or thrombocytopenia. Type III or Immunocomplex reactions which occur in Rheumatoid arthritis , Systemic lupus Erythematosus. Type IV or cell mediated reactions is a delayed hypersensitivity which occur few hours after exposure to any allergens.

Answered 04/07/2025

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When a child reaches the age of 7 or 8 years, most of his immune system development is complete

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My wife keeps sneezing every morning, and it's been happening for the past year. Before this, she would only sneeze maybe 2-3 times occasionally. But now, it's almost every day, and I'm not sure why it's happening. Any ideas or suggestions?

Thats allergic Rhinitis,identify and avoid the allergen,visit Gneral Physician for appropriate management.

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I'm struggling with esinophiliya and it's really messing with my sleep at night. I've already given zyrcold tab and flomist nasal spray a shot, but they didn't help. Can you offer any suggestions or solutions for this?

Visit Physician for appropriate treatment,consume foods that are rich in antioxidants like fruits and green vegetables, stay hydrated.

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