March 21, 2024 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Acute sinusitis is another way of saying an acute sinus infection. Acute, in this context, refers to a sinus infection that is less than 4 weeks old. Chronic, on the other hand, refers to a sinus infection that has persisted for more than 12 weeks. There is also a category called subacute. Subacute refers to […]
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March 20, 2024 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is an antibody that mediates allergic reactions. It interacts with the proteins (i.e., antigens, allergens) during an allergic reaction causing various chemicals and substances to be released into the bloodstream. It is those chemicals and mediators such as histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, etc. that are responsible for the clinical manifestations of allergic reactions. […]
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