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Hives - Glossary


Glossary

Hay fever - Hay fever or allergic rhinitis, is an allergic response with symptoms such as a runny nose, congestion, and sneezing and sinus pressure.

Urticaria - Urticaria is derived from the Latin word urtica or nettle and urere - to burn is a medical term for hives.

Angioedema - swelling of blood vessels beneath skin.

Ig E antibody – A class of antibodies responsible for allergic response.

Autoimmune Disease - Disease caused by the body’s immune system attacking.

Anaphylaxis - Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that occurs in humans and other mammals.
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