Atopy and atopic diseases
Brief overview Atopy – definition: genetic predisposition to allergy atopic diseases: e.g. allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva (as in hay fever or animal hair allergy), allergic asthma, neurodermatitis, food allergies, allergic hives Causes: Gene mutations that are hereditary Diagnosis: taking medical history, physical examination, allergy testing. Treatment of atopic diseases: Avoidance of … Atopy and atopic diseases
