IgE Mediated, Acute
Acute urticaria (not allergy)
| Type | Type I |
|---|---|
| Time frame (exogenous exposure) | few minutes (– 8-12 hours)(can be biphasic) |
| Immune Reactant | IgE mediated |
| Antigen | Soluble |
| Effector forDamage Pathway | Mast CellsNaïve B-cell as APC (IL4, IL5): Naïve CD4+ TH2 (IL4) Plasma B cell (IgE) coat Mast cells release histamine. After removal of Ag: continued release of cytokine + recruitment of granulocytes delayed/biphasic response |
| Note | o Often has genetic pre.o EFAR (onset order): Eczema → Food Allergy → Asthma → Rhinitis o Onset can be any age |